1 Kings 2:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:22 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:22 — KJV
“And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah.”
— 1 Kings 2:22 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:22 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 2:22
“And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:22: king, also, brother
“And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, even to his house.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:22: king, why, elder
“And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him. he...: Heb. his words were with following...: Heb. helped after Adonijah”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:22: adonijah, abiathar, priest
“And he hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the captain of the host: but Solomon thy servant hath he not called.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:22: king, solomon, abiathar
“And he said unto his mother, The eleven hundred shekels of silver that were taken from thee, about which thou cursedst, and spakest of also in mine ears, behold, the silver is with me; I took it. And his mother said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my son.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:22: mother, also, mine
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