1 Kings 11:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 11:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 11:19 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him to wife the sister of his own wife, the sister..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 11:19 — KJV
“And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him to wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen.”
— 1 Kings 11:19 (KJV)
1 Kings 11:19 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 11:19
“And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh's servants, and in the sight of the people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:19: great, favour, sight
“And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti. favour: or, kindness in his...: Heb. before him”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:19: favour, sight, own
“Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favour in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:19: found, favour, sight
“And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:19: favour, sight, pharaoh
“And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:19: great, pharaoh, wife
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