1 Kings 19:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 19:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 19:10 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 19:10 — KJV
“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
— 1 Kings 19:10 (KJV)
1 Kings 19:10 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 19:10
“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:10: very, jealous, lord
“Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:10: lord, down, thine
“Every sabbath he shall set it in order before the LORD continually, being taken from the children of Israel by an everlasting covenant.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:10: very, lord, children
“And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of Jordan, and take ye up every man of you a stone upon his shoulder, according unto the number of the tribes of the children of Israel:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:10: very, lord, god
“Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:10: lord, god, israel
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