1 Kings 12:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 12:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 12:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 12:7 — KJV
“And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.”
— 1 Kings 12:7 (KJV)
1 Kings 12:7 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 12:7
“And they spake unto him, saying, If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants for ever.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:7: spake, saying, servant
“Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father straitly charged the people with an oath, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food this day. And the people were faint. faint: or, weary”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:7: saying, people, day
“And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David. On...: Heb. According to these words”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:7: spake, saying, servant
“Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:7: servant, day, good
“And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 12:7: servant, day, answer
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