1 Kings 2:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:42 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, Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD, and protested unto..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:42 — KJV
“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.”
— 1 Kings 2:42 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:42 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 2:42
“And he that was over the house, and he that was over the city, the elders also, and the bringers up of the children, sent to Jehu, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any king: do thou that which is good in thine eyes.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:42: king, sent, make
“For it shall be, that on the day thou goest out, and passest over the brook Kidron, thou shalt know for certain that thou shalt surely die: thy blood shall be upon thine own head.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:42: know, certain, day
“And Shimei said unto the king, The saying is good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:42: king, shimei, lord
“But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. thou shalt surely...: Heb. dying thou shalt die”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:42: know, day, shalt
“And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout. any noise...: Heb. your voice to be heard”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:42: make, saying, day
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