1 Kings 2:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:40 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:40 — KJV
“And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.”
— 1 Kings 2:40 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:40 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 2:40
“And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak friendly unto her, and to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father's house: and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. friendly...: Heb. to her heart”
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“And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.”
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“And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.”
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“And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.”
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“And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.”
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