1 Kings 13:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 13:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 13:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 13:20 — KJV
“And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back:”
— 1 Kings 13:20 (KJV)
1 Kings 13:20 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 13:20
“And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:20: came, pass, lord
“Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD remaineth under curtains.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:20: came, pass, sat
“Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray unto the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatsoever thing the LORD shall answer you, I will declare it unto you; I will keep nothing back from you.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:20: pass, word, lord
“And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit, for the prophet whom he had brought back.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:20: came, pass, prophet
“And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedient unto the word of the LORD: therefore the LORD hath delivered him unto the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake unto him. torn: Heb. broken”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:20: word, lord, prophet
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