1 Kings 16:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 16:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 16:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word of the LORD against Baasha, and against his hou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 16:7 — KJV
“And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word of the LORD against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil that he did in the sight of the LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.”
— 1 Kings 16:7 (KJV)
1 Kings 16:7 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 16:7
“For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:7: hand, lord, evil
“Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:7: jehu, son, hanani
“Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake against Baasha by Jehu the prophet, by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:7: hand, prophet, jehu
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:7: hand, son, lord
“And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the LORD: and they laid it out to the carpenters and builders, that wrought upon the house of the LORD, laid...: Heb. brought it forth”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 16:7: hand, lord, house
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