1 Chronicles 9:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 9:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 9:39 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 9:39 — KJV
“And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.”
— 1 Chronicles 9:39 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 9:39 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 9:39
“And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. Abinadab: also called, Ishui Eshbaal: or, Ishbosheth”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:39: ner, begat, kish
“And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul's sons.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:39: saul, jonathan, malchishua
“And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. Abinadab: also called, Ishui”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:39: saul, jonathan, malchishua
“And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:39: ner, kish, saul
“And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place was empty.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 9:39: ner, saul, jonathan
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