1 Kings 19:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 19:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 19:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 19:9 — KJV
“And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?”
— 1 Kings 19:9 (KJV)
1 Kings 19:9 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 19:9
“And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:9: came, cave, behold
“Wherefore they came again, and told him. And he said, This is the word of the LORD, which he spake by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Jezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel: by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:9: came, word, lord
“And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. burn: or, offer”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:9: came, behold, word
“And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:9: came, behold, word
“Behold, the hand of the LORD is upon thy cattle which is in the field, upon the horses, upon the asses, upon the camels, upon the oxen, and upon the sheep: there shall be a very grievous murrain.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:9: came, behold, lord
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