1 Kings 16:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 16:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 16:21 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 16:21 — KJV
“Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri.”
— 1 Kings 16:21 (KJV)
1 Kings 16:21 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 16:21
“And I will make them one nation in the land upon the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king to them all: and they shall be no more two nations, neither shall they be divided into two kingdoms any more at all:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:21: israel, divided, into
“Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:21: then, people, divided
“And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem: do thou...: or, get thee riches, or, power be famous: Heb. proclaim thy name”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:21: people, israel, into
“Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of Israel. Chimham: Heb. Chimhan”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:21: then, people, israel
“And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:21: then, people, israel
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