1 Kings 11:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 11:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 11:15 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he ha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 11:15 — KJV
“For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;”
— 1 Kings 11:15 (KJV)
1 Kings 11:15 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 11:15
“And it came to pass, when Moses went out unto the tabernacle, that all the people rose up, and stood every man at his tent door, and looked after Moses, until he was gone into the tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:15: came, pass, gone
“And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:15: came, pass, david
“Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:15: came, pass, david
“And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:15: came, pass, david
“And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. after...: Heb. at the return of the year”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:15: came, pass, david
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