2 Chronicles 8:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 8:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 8:14 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levit..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 8:14 — KJV
“And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded. so had David...: Heb. so was the commandment of David the man of God”
— 2 Chronicles 8:14 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 8:14 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 8:14
“And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:14: appointed, according, courses
“And the singers the sons of Asaph were in their place, according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king's seer; and the porters waited at every gate; they might not depart from their service; for their brethren the Levites prepared for them. place: Heb. station”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:14: according, david, service
“And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:14: courses, priests, service
“Then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have brought away the hallowed things out of mine house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandments which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgotten them:”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:14: according, father, before
“And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us: send...: Heb. break forth and send in their...: Heb. in the cities of their suburbs”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:14: david, priests, levites
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