1 Kings 2:36
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:36 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:36 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go no..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:36 — KJV
“And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.”
— 1 Kings 2:36 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:36 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 2:36
“And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. presents: Heb. precious things”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:36: king, sent, jerusalem
“And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD, and protested unto thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst unto me, The word that I have heard is good.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:36: king, sent, called
“And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. he came forth...: or, he still came forth and cursed”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:36: king, shimei, house
“And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me. Huram: or, Hiram”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:36: king, sent, build
“When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from thence.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:36: build, house, thence
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