1 Chronicles 8:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 8:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 8:28 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "These were heads of the fathers, by their generations, chief men. These dwelt in Jerusalem." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 8:28 — KJV
“These were heads of the fathers, by their generations, chief men. These dwelt in Jerusalem.”
— 1 Chronicles 8:28 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 8:28 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 8:28
“These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 8:28: these, fathers, generations
“And their brethren, according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty and six. All these men were chief of the fathers in the house of their fathers.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 8:28: these, fathers, generations
“Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion. chief: Heb. princes”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 8:28: heads, fathers, chief
“Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 8:28: heads, fathers, chief
“And these are the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 8:28: these, fathers, chief
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