1 Kings 18:30
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 18:30 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 18:30 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 18:30 — KJV
“And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was broken down.”
— 1 Kings 18:30 (KJV)
1 Kings 18:30 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 18:30
“And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:30: people, come, lord
“And the LORD said unto him, Away, get thee down, and thou shalt come up, thou, and Aaron with thee: but let not the priests and the people break through to come up unto the LORD, lest he break forth upon them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:30: people, come, lord
“And Moses alone shall come near the LORD: but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:30: people, come, near
“When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water, that they die not; or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn offering made by fire unto the LORD:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:30: come, near, altar
“When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:30: near, came, altar
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