1 Kings 12:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 12:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 12:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congrega..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 12:20 — KJV
“And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.”
— 1 Kings 12:20 (KJV)
1 Kings 12:20 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 12:20
“And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel. came: Heb. to come”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:20: came, israel, come
“And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, even to his house.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:20: israel, come, sent
“And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and have brought the king, and his household, and all David's men with him, over Jordan?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:20: came, israel, king
“In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:20: came, israel, come
“And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:20: pass, israel, come
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