1 Chronicles 9:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 9:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 9:38 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 9:38 — KJV
“And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.”
— 1 Chronicles 9:38 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 9:38 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 9:38
“And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against them. Shimeah: or, Shimeam”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:38: mikloth, begat, shimeam
“But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and there were with him two asses saddled, his concubine also was with him. over against: Heb. to over against”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:38: also, jerusalem, over
“Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:38: also, brethren, over
“Then said Judah to Tamar his daughter in law, Remain a widow at thy father's house, till Shelah my son be grown: for he said, Lest peradventure he die also, as his brethren did. And Tamar went and dwelt in her father's house.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:38: also, dwelt, brethren
“On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:38: dwelt, over, against
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