1 Kings 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 1:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat. stricken...: Heb. e..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 1:1 — KJV
“Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat. stricken...: Heb. entered into days”
— 1 Kings 1:1 (KJV)
1 Kings 1:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 1:1
“And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. well...: Heb. gone into days”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:1: old, stricken, heb
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:1: now, king, heb
“From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth into the service, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation. service: Heb. warfare”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:1: old, years, gat
“Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the LORD said unto him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. to...: Heb. to possess it”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:1: now, old, stricken
“And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age. stricken...: Heb. come into days”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:1: old, stricken, heb
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