1 Kings 12:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 12:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 12:26 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 12:26 — KJV
“And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David:”
— 1 Kings 12:26 (KJV)
1 Kings 12:26 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 12:26
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:26: now, kingdom, house
“Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:26: heart, now, house
“And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand of the sons of David; and ye be a great multitude, and there are with you golden calves, which Jeroboam made you for gods.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:26: jeroboam, now, kingdom
“The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:26: heart, now, return
“And rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it thee: and yet thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do that only which was right in mine eyes;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:26: heart, kingdom, house
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