1 Kings 13:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 13:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 13:26 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedien..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 13:26 — KJV
“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”
— 1 Kings 13:26 (KJV)
1 Kings 13:26 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 13:26
“And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. to turn...: Heb. revolt against the LORD”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:26: prophet, brought, way
“And Joshua said unto all the people, Behold, this stone shall be a witness unto us; for it hath heard all the words of the LORD which he spake unto us: it shall be therefore a witness unto you, lest ye deny your God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:26: heard, god, word
“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 13:26: prophet, back, heard
“And the LORD delivered unto me two tables of stone written with the finger of God; and on them was written according to all the words, which the LORD spake with you in the mount out of the midst of the fire in the day of the assembly.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:26: god, word, lord
“And thou shalt stone him with stones, that he die; because he hath sought to thrust thee away from the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. bondage: Heb. bondmen”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:26: brought, way, god
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