1 Kings 1:43
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 1:43 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 1:43 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily our lord king David hath made Solomon king." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 1:43 — KJV
“And Jonathan answered and said to Adonijah, Verily our lord king David hath made Solomon king.”
— 1 Kings 1:43 (KJV)
1 Kings 1:43 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 1:43
“Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:43: answered, lord, king
“And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. appointment: Heb. mouth determined: or, settled”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:43: answered, lord, king
“Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:43: lord, king, david
“And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto the LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:43: lord, king, david
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:43: lord, king, david
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