1 Kings 12:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 12:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 12:25 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 12:25 — KJV
“Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel.”
— 1 Kings 12:25 (KJV)
1 Kings 12:25 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 12:25
“According to the word of the LORD they gave him the city which he asked, even Timnathserah in mount Ephraim: and he built the city, and dwelt therein.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:25: built, mount, ephraim
“And he said unto him, We are passing from Bethlehemjudah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went to Bethlehemjudah, but I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that receiveth me to house. receiveth: Heb. gathereth”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:25: then, mount, ephraim
“And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:25: then, went, thence
“And they passed thence unto mount Ephraim, and came unto the house of Micah.”
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“And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:25: then, dwelt, went
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