1 Chronicles 9:16

“And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.”

"And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites." - 1 Chronicles 9:16
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What does 1 Chronicles 9:16 mean?

1 Chronicles 9:16 (KJV) - "And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites." This verse is found in the first book of Chronicles in the Old Testament and is…

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The Legacy of Faithful Servants: A Study of 1 Chronicles 9:16

In the midst of genealogies and names that may appear to have little significance, 1 Chronicles 9:16 presents a unique glimpse into the lives of faithful servants of God. The verse states, "And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the…

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A Prayer for Heritage and Stewardship Inspired by 1 Chronicles 9:16

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, reflecting on the intricacies of our lineage and the legacy of faith that flows through our veins. In the grand narrative of scripture, we find in 1 Chronicles 9:16, the lineage of faithful…

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1 Chronicles 9:16 - "And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites."
1 Chronicles 16:9 - "Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works."
1 Chronicles 1:16 - "And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite."
1 Chronicles 16:16 - "Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac;"
1 Chronicles 24:16 - "The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,"
1 Chronicles 23:16 - "Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief."
2 Chronicles 9:16 - "And three hundred shields made he of beaten gold: three hundred shekels of gold went to one shield. And the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon."
"Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works." - 1 Chronicles 16:9
1 Chronicles 6:16 - "¶ The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari."
1 Chronicles 8:16 - "And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;"
"And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite." - 1 Chronicles 1:16
1 Chronicles 9:37 - "And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth."
1 Chronicles 9:10 - "¶ And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,"
1 Chronicles 11:16 - "And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines' garrison was then at Beth-lehem."
1 Chronicles 24:9 - "The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,"
1 Chronicles 4:16 - "And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel."
1 Chronicles 9:5 - "And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons."
1 Chronicles 16:19 - "When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it."
1 Chronicles 12:16 - "And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David."
1 Chronicles 16:26 - "For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens."
1 Chronicles 6:9 - "And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,"
1 Chronicles 9:30 - "And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices."
1 Chronicles 12:9 - "Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,"
1 Chronicles 16:27 - "Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place."
1 Chronicles 3:16 - "And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son."
1 Chronicles 16:17 - "And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,"
1 Chronicles 16:22 - "Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm."
1 Chronicles 16:11 - "Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually."
1 Chronicles 16:14 - "He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth."