1 Kings 15:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 15:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 15:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded hi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 15:5 — KJV
“Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.”
— 1 Kings 15:5 (KJV)
1 Kings 15:5 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 15:5
“Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:5: eyes, thing, days
“For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:5: because, lord, aside
“But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:5: david, any, thing
“And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:5: david, right, lord
“[A Song of degrees of David.] LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. exercise...: Heb. walk high: Heb. wonderful”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:5: david, eyes, lord
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