1 Kings 16:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 16:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 16:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 16:5 — KJV
“Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?”
— 1 Kings 16:5 (KJV)
1 Kings 16:5 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 16:5
“Now the rest of the acts of Jehu, and all that he did, and all his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:5: now, rest, acts
“Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:5: now, rest, acts
“Now the rest of the acts of Jehoash which he did, and his might, and how he fought with Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:5: now, rest, acts
“Now the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, and all that he did, and his might, how he warred, and how he recovered Damascus, and Hamath, which belonged to Judah, for Israel, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:5: now, rest, acts
“Now the rest of the acts of Omri which he did, and his might that he shewed, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:5: now, rest, acts
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