1 Chronicles 9:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 9:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 9:24 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 9:24 — KJV
“In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.”
— 1 Chronicles 9:24 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 9:24 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 9:24
“It stood upon twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east: and the sea was set above upon them, and all their hinder parts were inward.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:24: toward, east, west
“It stood upon twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east: and the sea was set above upon them, and all their hinder parts were inward.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:24: toward, east, west
“And for them, even for the priests, shall be this holy oblation; toward the north five and twenty thousand in length, and toward the west ten thousand in breadth, and toward the east ten thousand in breadth, and toward the south five and twenty thousand in length: and the sanctuary of the LORD shall be in the midst thereof.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:24: toward, east, west
“And these shall be the measures thereof; the north side four thousand and five hundred, and the south side four thousand and five hundred, and on the east side four thousand and five hundred, and the west side four thousand and five hundred.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:24: four, east, west
“And the suburbs of the city shall be toward the north two hundred and fifty, and toward the south two hundred and fifty, and toward the east two hundred and fifty, and toward the west two hundred and fifty.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:24: toward, east, west
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