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Bible Verses About Children

Children hold a special place in God's heart, and the Bible is filled with beautiful truths about how precious they are to Him. Whether you're a parent seeking wisdom, struggling with parenting challenges, or simply want to understand God's design for families, Scripture offers profound insights about children's value, innocence, and potential. The Bible reminds us that children are not just small adults—they're gifts from God who teach us about faith, wonder, and the kingdom of heaven.

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Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city was...

1 Chronicles 1:43

And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth: her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon.

1 Chronicles 2:18

And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children.

1 Chronicles 2:30

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And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai.

1 Chronicles 2:31

And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children.

1 Chronicles 2:32

And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children of Judah.

1 Chronicles 4:27

These are the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of ...

1 Chronicles 5:14

And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 6:3

And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel,

1 Chronicles 6:33

Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir, and Hushim, the sons of Aher.

1 Chronicles 7:12

And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth–shean and her towns, Taanach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In these dwelt the ch...

1 Chronicles 7:29

And the sons of Japhlet; Pasach, and Bimhal, and Ashvath. These are the children of Japhlet.

1 Chronicles 7:33

Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Pharez the son of Judah.

1 Chronicles 9:4

Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

1 Chronicles 11:31

Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.

1 Chronicles 19:1

And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him concerning...

1 Chronicles 19:2

Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)

1 Chronicles 26:10

Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:

1 Chronicles 27:20

And the Lord visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the Lord.

1 Samuel 2:21

And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shou...

1 Samuel 9:2

And there are gathered unto him vain men, the children of Belial, and have strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young ...

2 Chronicles 13:7

And all Judah stood before the Lord, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.

2 Chronicles 20:13

Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burnt his children in the fire, after the abominations of the heathen whom the Lord had cast o...

2 Chronicles 28:3

And the children of Israel carried away captive of their brethren two hundred thousand, women, sons, and daughters, and took also away much spoil from them, and...

2 Chronicles 28:8

Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa...

2 Chronicles 28:12

And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their set office they sanc...

2 Chronicles 31:18

And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and ...

2 Chronicles 33:6

And Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote letters, and sent to Samaria, unto the rulers of Jezreel, to the elders, and to them that brought up Ahab’s...

2 Kings 10:1

But he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, yea, and made his son to pass through the fire, according to the abominations of the heathen, whom the Lord cas...

2 Kings 16:3

And he defiled Topheth, which is in the valley of the children of Hinnom, that no man might make his son or his daughter to pass through the fire to Molech.

2 Kings 23:10

And Saul’s son had two men that were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of th...

2 Samuel 4:2

I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:

2 Samuel 7:14

Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah.

2 Samuel 8:12

And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead.

2 Samuel 10:1

Then said David, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father shewed kindness unto me. And David sent to comfort him by the hand of his serv...

2 Samuel 10:2

But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did ea...

2 Samuel 12:3

And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lo–debar,...

2 Samuel 17:27

Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,

2 Samuel 23:29

And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the c...

Acts 5:21

God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day ...

Acts 13:33

And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even thus, O ye children of Israel? saith the Lord.

Amos 2:11

Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh; he shall see it, and to him will I give the land that he hath trodden upon, and to his children, because he hath wholly followe...

Deuteronomy 1:36

Moreover your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, and your children, which in that day had no knowledge between good and evil, they shall go in thither...

Deuteronomy 1:39

And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth of the children of Jaakan to Mosera: there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son m...

Deuteronomy 10:6

If a man have two wives, one beloved, and another hated, and they have born him children, both the beloved and the hated; and if the firstborn son be hers that ...

Deuteronomy 21:15

Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the childr...

Deuteronomy 31:19

Moses therefore wrote this song the same day, and taught it the children of Israel.

Deuteronomy 31:22

And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware u...

Deuteronomy 31:23

When the most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people according to the number of the ...

Deuteronomy 32:8

And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the...

Deuteronomy 34:9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about children?
The Bible consistently portrays children as precious gifts from God and blessings to families. Scripture emphasizes their innocence, their capacity for pure faith, and their important role in God's kingdom. Jesus himself used children as examples of the kind of humble, trusting faith that pleases God.
What is the best Bible verse about children?
Matthew 19:14 is incredibly powerful: 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.' This verse shows Jesus's deep love for children and reminds us that they have direct access to God's heart, embodying the pure faith we should all aspire to have.
How can Scripture help with raising children?
The Bible offers practical wisdom for parenting, emphasizing the importance of teaching children about God's love, setting loving boundaries, and modeling faith through our actions. Scripture encourages parents to train children with patience and consistency while trusting God's guidance in the beautiful, challenging journey of raising the next generation.

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