1 Kings 16:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 16:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 16:15 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people were encamped a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 16:15 — KJV
“In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people were encamped against Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines.”
— 1 Kings 16:15 (KJV)
1 Kings 16:15 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 16:15
“And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:15: twenty, seventh, year
“In the twenty and seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Azariah son of Amaziah king of Judah to reign. Azariah: also called, Uzziah”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:15: twenty, seventh, year
“In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty and four years.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:15: twenty, year, asa
“In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:15: twenty, year, asa
“In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:15: seventh, year, king
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