1 Kings 2:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:39 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish son of Maachah ki..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:39 — KJV
“And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants be in Gath.”
— 1 Kings 2:39 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:39 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 2:39
“And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of speaking, that, behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept very sore. very...: Heb. with a great weeping greatly”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:39: came, pass, end
“And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:39: came, pass, three
“And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:39: came, pass, end
“And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:39: came, pass, two
“So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all things that befell them:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:39: came, pass, end
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