1 Kings 10:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 10:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 10:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kin..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 10:20 — KJV
“And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom. the like: Heb. so”
— 1 Kings 10:20 (KJV)
1 Kings 10:20 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 10:20
“And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps. There was not the like made in any kingdom.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 10:20: twelve, lions, stood
“And there were six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold, which were fastened to the throne, and stays on each side of the sitting place, and two lions standing by the stays: stays: Heb. hands”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 10:20: lions, one, side
“Three bowls made like unto almonds, with a knop and a flower in one branch; and three bowls made like almonds in the other branch, with a knop and a flower: so in the six branches that come out of the candlestick.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 10:20: one, other, six
“And he made loops of blue on the edge of one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling: likewise he made in the uttermost side of another curtain, in the coupling of the second. selvedge: an edge of cloth so woven that it cannot unravel”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 10:20: one, side, other
“Three bowls made after the fashion of almonds in one branch, a knop and a flower; and three bowls made like almonds in another branch, a knop and a flower: so throughout the six branches going out of the candlestick.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 10:20: one, other, six
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