1 Kings 15:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 15:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 15:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 15:8 — KJV
“And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead.”
— 1 Kings 15:8 (KJV)
1 Kings 15:8 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 15:8
“And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead. Abijah: also called, Abijam”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:8: abijam, slept, fathers
“So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet ten years.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:8: slept, fathers, buried
“And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And his mother's name was Naamah an Ammonitess. And Abijam his son reigned in his stead. Abijam: also called, Abijah: Gr. Abia”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:8: abijam, slept, fathers
“And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. Jehoshaphat: Gr. Josaphat”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:8: slept, fathers, buried
“And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead. Ahaziah: also called, Azariah, and Jehoahaz”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 15:8: slept, fathers, buried
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