1 Kings 11:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 11:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 11:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 11:9 — KJV
“And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,”
— 1 Kings 11:9 (KJV)
1 Kings 11:9 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 11:9
“And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:9: lord, heart, turned
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel; hands: Heb. hand feet: Heb. foot heart: Heb. soul”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:9: lord, because, heart
“Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:9: lord, solomon, heart
“For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:9: lord, solomon, heart
“Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done to you in Egypt:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 11:9: lord, god, israel
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