1 Kings 18:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 18:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 18:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thysel..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 18:1 — KJV
“And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.”
— 1 Kings 18:1 (KJV)
1 Kings 18:1 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 18:1
“And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, in the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:1: came, pass, word
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:1: came, pass, after
“And it came to pass after many days, that the LORD said unto me, Arise, go to Euphrates, and take the girdle from thence, which I commanded thee to hide there.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:1: came, pass, after
“And it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that this word came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:1: came, pass, word
“And it came to pass after ten days, that the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:1: came, pass, after
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