1 Kings 2:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:7 — KJV
“But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.”
— 1 Kings 2:7 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:7 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 2:7
“And it came to pass, when God caused me to wander from my father's house, that I said unto her, This is thy kindness which thou shalt shew unto me; at every place whither we shall come, say of me, He is my brother.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:7: shew, kindness, came
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:7: shew, kindness, let
“And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:7: shew, kindness, eat
“And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. appointment: Heb. mouth determined: or, settled”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:7: sons, let, absalom
“And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:7: shew, kindness, came
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