1 Kings 1:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 1:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 1:23 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself bef..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 1:23 — KJV
“And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.”
— 1 Kings 1:23 (KJV)
1 Kings 1:23 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 1:23
“So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:23: told, king, before
“And Araunah looked, and saw the king and his servants coming on toward him: and Araunah went out, and bowed himself before the king on his face upon the ground.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:23: king, before, bowed
“David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:23: king, saying, bowed
“And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man cometh up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself. What...: Heb. What is his form?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:23: come, bowed, himself
“And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. thanked: Heb. blessed his servant: or, thy servant”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:23: king, bowed, himself
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