1 Kings 2:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:2 — KJV
“I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;”
— 1 Kings 2:2 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:2 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 2:2
“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. to shew...: or, strongly to hold with them, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:2: earth, strong, therefore
“Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:2: way, therefore, shew
“And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was in hand, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel. quickly: or, diligently: Heb. greatly when the...: Heb. in the day of the business Ezel: or, that sheweth the way”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:2: way, shew, thyself
“How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house upon his bed? shall I not therefore now require his blood of your hand, and take you away from the earth?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:2: way, earth, therefore
“Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies. puttest...: Heb. causest to cease”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:2: way, earth, therefore
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