1 Kings 11:37
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 11:37 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 11:37 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign according to all that thy soul desireth, and shalt be king over Israel." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 11:37 — KJV
“And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign according to all that thy soul desireth, and shalt be king over Israel.”
— 1 Kings 11:37 (KJV)
1 Kings 11:37 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 11:37
“And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:37: reign, desireth, king
“And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:37: reign, king, over
“Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover. lamb: or, kid”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:37: take, according, over
“And thou shalt take the atonement money of the children of Israel, and shalt appoint it for the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; that it may be a memorial unto the children of Israel before the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:37: take, shalt, soul
“And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of Jordan, and take ye up every man of you a stone upon his shoulder, according unto the number of the tribes of the children of Israel:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:37: take, according, over
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