1 Kings 13:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 13:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 13:29 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the prophet took up the carcase of the man of God, and laid it upon the ass, and brought it back: and the old prophe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 13:29 — KJV
“And the prophet took up the carcase of the man of God, and laid it upon the ass, and brought it back: and the old prophet came to the city, to mourn and to bury him.”
— 1 Kings 13:29 (KJV)
1 Kings 13:29 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 13:29
“And, behold, men passed by, and saw the carcase cast in the way, and the lion standing by the carcase: and they came and told it in the city where the old prophet dwelt.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:29: prophet, carcase, ass
“And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:29: took, ass, old
“And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that he fell from off the seat backward by the side of the gate, and his neck brake, and he died: for he was an old man, and heavy. And he had judged Israel forty years.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:29: god, ass, back
“Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Behold, I will turn back the weapons of war that are in your hands, wherewith ye fight against the king of Babylon, and against the Chaldeans, which besiege you without the walls, and I will assemble them into the midst of this city.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:29: god, ass, back
“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 13:29: prophet, god, ass
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