1 Kings 2:33
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:33 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:33 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and up..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:33 — KJV
“Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace for ever from the LORD.”
— 1 Kings 2:33 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:33 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 2:33
“Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let them return therefore every man to his house in peace.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:33: therefore, return, ever
“Then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the LORD'S, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering. whatsoever...: Heb. that which cometh forth, which shall come forth and...: or, or I will offer it, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:33: return, ever, house
“And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. forasmuch...: or, the LORD be witness of that which etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:33: seed, ever, david
“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 2:33: therefore, david, house
“Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:33: ever, david, throne
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