1 Kings 1:47
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 1:47 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 1:47 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 1:47 — KJV
“And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.”
— 1 Kings 1:47 (KJV)
1 Kings 1:47 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 1:47
“As the LORD hath been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:47: king, lord, david
“And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:47: king, bless, lord
“Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by. set by: Heb. precious”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:47: servants, came, david
“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 1:47: king, lord, david
“Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! shamelessly: or, openly”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:47: king, servants, came
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