1 Kings 18:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 18:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 18:31 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LOR..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 18:31 — KJV
“And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall be thy name:”
— 1 Kings 18:31 (KJV)
1 Kings 18:31 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 18:31
“And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:31: took, twelve, stones
“And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD, and rose up early in the morning, and builded an altar under the hill, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:31: twelve, according, tribes
“And the stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet; every one with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:31: twelve, stones, according
“And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:31: twelve, stones, according
“These be those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:31: according, number, sons
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