1 Kings 16:30
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 16:30 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 16:30 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all that were before him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 16:30 — KJV
“And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all that were before him.”
— 1 Kings 16:30 (KJV)
1 Kings 16:30 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 16:30
“And he walked in the way of the house of Ahab, and did evil in the sight of the LORD, as did the house of Ahab: for he was the son in law of the house of Ahab.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:30: ahab, son, evil
“Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:30: evil, sight, lord
“And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:30: ahab, evil, sight
“And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, and followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom. followed: Heb. walked after”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:30: son, evil, sight
“And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD; he departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel sin: but he walked therein.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:30: son, evil, sight
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