1 Kings 1:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 1:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 1:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy so..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 1:12 — KJV
“Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.”
— 1 Kings 1:12 (KJV)
1 Kings 1:12 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 1:12
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:12: now, come, let
“And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me to be there: and now, if I have found favour in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren. Therefore he cometh not unto the king's table.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:12: now, therefore, come
“Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:12: come, let, pray
“Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thine handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:12: now, therefore, let
“Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee. astrologers: Heb. viewers of the heavens the monthly...: Heb. that give knowledge concerning the months”
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