1 Kings 1:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 1:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 1:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 1:4 — KJV
“And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.”
— 1 Kings 1:4 (KJV)
1 Kings 1:4 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 1:4
“And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up. very...: Heb. good of countenance”
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“And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king. affairs: Heb. thing”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:4: very, fair, king
“Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, Let there be fair young virgins sought for the king:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:4: fair, king, ministered
“And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:”
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“And Bathsheba went in unto the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered unto the king.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:4: very, king, ministered
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