1 Kings 11:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 11:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 11:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then did Solomon build an high place for Chemosh, the abomination of Moab, in the hill that is before Jerusalem, and for..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 11:7 — KJV
“Then did Solomon build an high place for Chemosh, the abomination of Moab, in the hill that is before Jerusalem, and for Molech, the abomination of the children of Ammon.”
— 1 Kings 11:7 (KJV)
1 Kings 11:7 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 11:7
“And the high places that were before Jerusalem, which were on the right hand of the mount of corruption, which Solomon the king of Israel had builded for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Zidonians, and for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the children of Ammon, did the king defile. the mount...: that is, the mount of Olives”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:7: solomon, build, high
“Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon to Jerusalem, from before the tabernacle of the congregation, and reigned over Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:7: then, solomon, high
“And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:7: then, before, jerusalem
“And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the congregation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem: and then they waited on their office according to their order.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:7: then, solomon, place
“And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:7: then, before, jerusalem
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