1 Chronicles
“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”
1 Chronicles 28:20
1 Chronicles 28:20 (KJV) speaks to God's presence promise, courage, and fear — words set in 1 Chronicles, a retelling of Israel's royal history. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 1:8“Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;”
Isaiah 43:5“For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”
Isaiah 41:13
Common questions
What does 1 Chronicles 28:20 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Chronicles 28:20 reads: "And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD." The verse speaks to God's presence promise, courage, and fear. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Chronicles 28 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Chronicles 28:20 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD." is 1 Chronicles 28:20 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Chronicles chapter 28.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Chronicles 28:20?
Verses that sit beside 1 Chronicles 28:20 include Deuteronomy 31:8, Deuteronomy 31:6, and Joshua 1:9. Reading them alongside 1 Chronicles 28:20 deepens the theme of God's presence promise.
How can I pray with 1 Chronicles 28:20?
Read 1 Chronicles 28:20 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.