1 Kings 13:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 13:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 13:24 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his carcase was cast in the way, and the ass stood by..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 13:24 — KJV
“And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his carcase was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it, the lion also stood by the carcase.”
— 1 Kings 13:24 (KJV)
1 Kings 13:24 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 13:24
“And he went and found his carcase cast in the way, and the ass and the lion standing by the carcase: the lion had not eaten the carcase, nor torn the ass. torn: Heb. broken”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:24: lion, way, carcase
“And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued. arose: or, continued: Heb. stood Gezer: also called, Gob Sippai: also called, Saph the giant: or, Rapha”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:24: slew, ass, stood
“And it came to pass by the way in the inn, that the LORD met him, and sought to kill him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:24: met, way, ass
“And they met Moses and Aaron, who stood in the way, as they came forth from Pharaoh:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:24: met, way, stood
“And it came to pass, when Moses went out unto the tabernacle, that all the people rose up, and stood every man at his tent door, and looked after Moses, until he was gone into the tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:24: gone, ass, stood
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