1 Kings 1:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 1:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 1:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the thro..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 1:20 — KJV
“And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.”
— 1 Kings 1:20 (KJV)
1 Kings 1:20 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 1:20
“And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:20: lord, king, eyes
“And the LORD said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing that which is right in mine eyes, and hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that was in mine heart, thy children of the fourth generation shall sit on the throne of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:20: lord, eyes, israel
“And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:20: lord, king, israel
“Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:20: lord, king, sit
“And Nathan said, My lord, O king, hast thou said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:20: lord, king, sit
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