1 Chronicles

Old Testament · 29 chapters · 942 verses

Read 1 Chronicles in the King James Version, with a plain-language reading beneath every verse. Here are a few to start with.

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1 Chronicles 1:1

Adam, Sheth, Enosh,

Adam, Sheth, Enosh - these were the first men, the pioneers of humanity. Adam, the original man, fathered Sheth, who in turn brought forth Enosh. Their lives intertwined, they laid the foundation of our existence.

1 Chronicles 7:32

And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.

Heber, filled with joy and pride, became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and their sister, Shua, was born, bringing warmth and love to their family.

1 Chronicles 16:34

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

Express your gratitude to the Lord, for He is kind and His compassion is everlasting.

1 Chronicles 17:18

What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.

How else can David express his gratitude for your respect towards him? After all, you truly understand him.

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