1 Chronicles 8:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 8:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 8:40 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons' sons, an hundred and fifty. All th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 8:40 — KJV
“And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons' sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin.”
— 1 Chronicles 8:40 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 8:40 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 8:40
“And Asa had an army of men that bare targets and spears, out of Judah three hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that bare shields and drew bows, two hundred and fourscore thousand: all these were mighty men of valour.”
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“All these the sons of Jediael, by the heads of their fathers, mighty men of valour, were seventeen thousand and two hundred soldiers, fit to go out for war and battle.”
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“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.”
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“And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand.”
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“These are the sons of Benjamin after their families: and they that were numbered of them were forty and five thousand and six hundred.”
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