1 Kings 13:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 13:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 13:31 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, after he had buried him, that he spake to his sons, saying, When I am dead, then bury me in the sep..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 13:31 — KJV
“And it came to pass, after he had buried him, that he spake to his sons, saying, When I am dead, then bury me in the sepulchre wherein the man of God is buried; lay my bones beside his bones:”
— 1 Kings 13:31 (KJV)
1 Kings 13:31 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 13:31
“And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:”
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“And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.”
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“And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 13:31: came, pass, after
“And it came to pass after the plague, that the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying,”
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“And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them;”
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