1 Chronicles 9:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 9:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 9:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 9:20 — KJV
“And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.”
— 1 Chronicles 9:20 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 9:20 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 9:20
“And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. in time...: Heb. both yesterday and the third day feed: or, rule”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:20: ruler, over, time
“And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:20: son, eleazar, over
“And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war. meet...: Heb. sons of power”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:20: son, over, time
“And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD is among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD. now: Heb. then”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:20: phinehas, son, eleazar
“And Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days,) saying, Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease? And the LORD said, Go up; for to morrow I will deliver them into thine hand.”
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