1 Kings 1:45
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 1:45 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 1:45 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are come up from thence rejoicing,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 1:45 — KJV
“And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that ye have heard.”
— 1 Kings 1:45 (KJV)
1 Kings 1:45 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 1:45
“So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David's mule, and brought him to Gihon.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:45: zadok, priest, nathan
“The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:45: zadok, priest, nathan
“Then spake the priests and the prophets unto the princes and to all the people, saying, This man is worthy to die; for he hath prophesied against this city, as ye have heard with your ears. This man...: Heb. The judgment of death is for this man”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:45: priest, prophet, city
“And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:45: zadok, priest, nathan
“And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:45: zadok, priest, nathan
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