1 Kings 16:34
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 16:34 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 16:34 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In his days did Hiel the Bethelite build Jericho: he laid the foundation thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 16:34 — KJV
“In his days did Hiel the Bethelite build Jericho: he laid the foundation thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun.”
— 1 Kings 16:34 (KJV)
1 Kings 16:34 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 16:34
“And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:34: build, jericho, foundation
“And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:34: build, laid, foundation
“And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:34: son, lord, spake
“And Moses came and spake all the words of this song in the ears of the people, he, and Hoshea the son of Nun. Hoshea: or, Joshua”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:34: son, word, spake
“And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:34: laid, son, lord
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