1 Kings 2:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:18 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Bathsheba said, Well; I will speak for thee unto the king." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:18 — KJV
“And Bathsheba said, Well; I will speak for thee unto the king.”
— 1 Kings 2:18 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:18 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 2:18
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:18: well, speak, king
“These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:18: well, speak, king
“And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:18: speak, king
“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 2:18: well, speak
“Go in, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:18: speak, king
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