1 Kings 10:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 10:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 10:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 10:8 — KJV
“Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.”
— 1 Kings 10:8 (KJV)
1 Kings 10:8 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 10:8
“Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom.”
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“And the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might shew these my signs before him:”
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“And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 10:8: men, continually, before
“And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron's heart, when he goeth in before the LORD: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD continually.”
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“Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
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