1 Kings 1:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 1:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 1:27 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Is this thing done by my lord the king, and thou hast not shewed it unto thy servant, who should sit on the throne of my..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 1:27 — KJV
“Is this thing done by my lord the king, and thou hast not shewed it unto thy servant, who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?”
— 1 Kings 1:27 (KJV)
1 Kings 1:27 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 1:27
“And Hazael said, But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath shewed me that thou shalt be king over Syria.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:27: thing, lord, king
“O LORD, for thy servant's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things. great...: Heb. greatnesses”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:27: thing, done, lord
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:27: lord, king, should
“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 1:27: lord, king, hast
“This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD'S anointed. And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster. worthy to die: Heb. the sons of death”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:27: thing, done, lord
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