1 Kings 1:48
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 1:48 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 1:48 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 1:48 — KJV
“And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.”
— 1 Kings 1:48 (KJV)
1 Kings 1:48 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 1:48
“And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:48: king, lord, israel
“Even as I sware unto thee by the LORD God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:48: lord, god, israel
“And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to David: to him: or, for himself me: Heb. mine hand”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:48: king, lord, hath
“And the LORD said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing that which is right in mine eyes, and hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that was in mine heart, thy children of the fourth generation shall sit on the throne of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:48: lord, israel, one
“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 1:48: king, blessed, lord
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