1 Kings 12:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 12:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 12:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 12:17 — KJV
“But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.”
— 1 Kings 12:17 (KJV)
1 Kings 12:17 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 12:17
“But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:17: children, israel, dwelt
“And concerning the children of Israel and Judah, that dwelt in the cities of Judah, they also brought in the tithe of oxen and sheep, and the tithe of holy things which were consecrated unto the LORD their God, and laid them by heaps. by heaps: Heb. heaps, heaps”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:17: children, israel, dwelt
“Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:17: children, israel, dwelt
“And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:17: children, israel, reigned
“On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:17: children, israel, dwelt
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