1 Kings 19:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 19:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 19:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 19:20 — KJV
“And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee? Go...: Heb. Go return”
— 1 Kings 19:20 (KJV)
1 Kings 19:20 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 19:20
“Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But howsoever, let me, I pray thee, also run after Cushi. And Joab said, Wherefore wilt thou run, my son, seeing that thou hast no tidings ready? howsoever: Heb. be what may ready: or, convenient”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:20: after, let, pray
“Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:20: let, pray, father
“And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace. Jethro: Heb. Jether”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:20: let, pray, father
“When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow. go...: Heb. bough it after thee”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:20: ran, after, father
“And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned, and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way. corrupted...: or, were corrupt ceased...: Heb. let nothing fall of their”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:20: let, father, follow
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