1 Kings 11:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 11:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 11:39 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 11:39 — KJV
“And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.”
— 1 Kings 11:39 (KJV)
1 Kings 11:39 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 11:39
“And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. forasmuch...: or, the LORD be witness of that which etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:39: seed, david, ever
“He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:39: seed, david, ever
“Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:39: seed, david, ever
“Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace for ever from the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:39: seed, david, ever
“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. bearing...: Heb. seeding seed yielding...: Heb. seeding seed”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:39: seed, ever
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