1 Kings 17:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 17:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 17:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sicknes..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 17:17 — KJV
“And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him.”
— 1 Kings 17:17 (KJV)
1 Kings 17:17 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 17:17
“And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of two years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so he died of sore diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his fathers.”
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“And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.”
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“And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things. tidings: Heb. hearing”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 17:17: came, pass, these
“And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 17:17: came, pass, after
“And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. Behold...: Heb. Behold me”
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