1 Kings 15:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 15:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 15:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Asa did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, as did David his father." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 15:11 — KJV
“And Asa did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, as did David his father.”
— 1 Kings 15:11 (KJV)
1 Kings 15:11 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 15:11
“And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing thereof, to wit, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:11: asa, right, lord
“And he walked in all the ways of Asa his father; he turned not aside from it, doing that which was right in the eyes of the LORD:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:11: asa, right, eyes
“And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:11: eyes, lord, david
“Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not. the lords...: Heb. thou art not good in the eyes of the lords”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:11: right, eyes, lord
“And the princes of the children of Ammon said unto Hanun their lord, Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? hath not David rather sent his servants unto thee, to search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it? Thinkest...: Heb. In thine eyes doth David”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:11: eyes, lord, david
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