1 Kings 11:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 11:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 11:38 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 11:38 — KJV
“And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee.”
— 1 Kings 11:38 (KJV)
1 Kings 11:38 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 11:38
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:38: wilt, hearken, command
“Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:38: wilt, command, walk
“And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:38: wilt, command, walk
“Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken unto his voice:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:38: hearken, command, walk
“Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets. by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:38: command, ways, keep
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