1 Kings 18:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 18:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 18:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Art thou that my..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 18:7 — KJV
“And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Art thou that my lord Elijah?”
— 1 Kings 18:7 (KJV)
1 Kings 18:7 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 18:7
“Then brought he me the way of the north gate before the house: and I looked, and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD: and I fell upon my face.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:7: way, behold, fell
“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:7: behold, met, art
“And there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day's journey on this side, and as it were a day's journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth. as it were a day's...: Heb. as it were the way of a day”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:7: way, face, art
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:7: way, fell, face
“And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant? captain: or, prince”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 18:7: fell, face, art
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