1 Kings 2:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:24 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now therefore, as the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:24 — KJV
“Now therefore, as the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day.”
— 1 Kings 2:24 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:24 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 2:24
“The LORD therefore hath performed his word that he hath spoken: for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and am set on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:24: therefore, lord, hath
“Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the throne of Israel; yet so that thy children take heed to their way to walk in my law, as thou hast walked before me. There...: Heb. There shall not a man be cut off”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:24: now, therefore, lord
“And the LORD hath performed his word that he spake, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:24: lord, hath, throne
“Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me. fail...: Heb. be cut off unto thee a man from my sight so that: Heb. only if”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:24: now, therefore, lord
“So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:24: now, lord, hath
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