1 Kings 11:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 11:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 11:24 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 11:24 — KJV
“And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them of Zobah: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus.”
— 1 Kings 11:24 (KJV)
1 Kings 11:24 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 11:24
“And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:24: men, david, slew
“And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men. Damascus: Heb. Darmesek”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:24: men, david, slew
“And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men. was in debt: Heb. had a creditor discontented: Heb. bitter of soul”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:24: gathered, men, became
“And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host. against...: or, with a band”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:24: men, captain, over
“Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and made them captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, according to the houses of their fathers, throughout all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and above, and found them three hundred thousand choice men, able to go forth to war, that could handle spear and shield.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:24: gathered, men, captain
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