1 Kings 14:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 14:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 14:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he shall give Israel up because of the sins of Jeroboam, who did sin, and who made Israel to sin." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 14:16 — KJV
“And he shall give Israel up because of the sins of Jeroboam, who did sin, and who made Israel to sin.”
— 1 Kings 14:16 (KJV)
1 Kings 14:16 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 14:16
“Because of the sins of Jeroboam which he sinned, and which he made Israel sin, by his provocation wherewith he provoked the LORD God of Israel to anger.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 14:16: israel, because, sins
“Nevertheless he cleaved unto the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 14:16: israel, sins, jeroboam
“Howbeit from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, Jehu departed not from after them, to wit, the golden calves that were in Bethel, and that were in Dan.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 14:16: israel, sins, jeroboam
“But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the LORD God of Israel with all his heart: for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, which made Israel to sin. took...: Heb. observed not”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 14:16: israel, sins, jeroboam
“And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, and followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom. followed: Heb. walked after”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 14:16: israel, sins, jeroboam
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