1 Kings 1:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 1:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 1:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he also was a very goodly man; a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 1:6 — KJV
“And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he also was a very goodly man; and his mother bare him after Absalom. at any...: Heb. from his days”
— 1 Kings 1:6 (KJV)
1 Kings 1:6 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 1:6
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:6: time, saying, bare
“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: who...: Heb. great of acts lionlike...: Heb. lion of God”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:6: any, time, done
“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. determined: Heb. counselled”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:6: why, hast, done
“Saying to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us. brought...: or, begotten me their back: Heb. the hinder part of the neck”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:6: father, time, saying
“The LORD said also unto me in the days of Josiah the king, Hast thou seen that which backsliding Israel hath done? she is gone up upon every high mountain and under every green tree, and there hath played the harlot.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 1:6: hast, done, also
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