1 Kings 12:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 12:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 12:22 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 12:22 — KJV
“But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying,”
— 1 Kings 12:22 (KJV)
1 Kings 12:22 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 12:22
“But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,”
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“And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,”
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“And when the LORD saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled themselves; therefore I will not destroy them, but I will grant them some deliverance; and my wrath shall not be poured out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak. some: or, a little while”
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“After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”
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“And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.”
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