1 Kings 11:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 11:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 11:42 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. time: Heb. days" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 11:42 — KJV
“And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. time: Heb. days”
— 1 Kings 11:42 (KJV)
1 Kings 11:42 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 11:42
“And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.”
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“And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.”
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“And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty and eight years. the time: Heb. the days were”
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“And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.”
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“In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.”
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