1 Chronicles 20:7 kjva — But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother slew him.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother slew him."

— 1 Chronicles 20:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 20 — Context

4

And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued.

5

And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver’s beam.

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And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot: and he also was the son of the giant.

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But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother slew him.

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These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

1 Chronicles 20:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 20:7 say?
1 Chronicles 20:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother slew him.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 20:7 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 20:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 7.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 20:7.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 20:7 in?
1 Chronicles 20:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 20:7?
1 Chronicles 20:7 reads (KJVA): “But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother slew him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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