1 Kings 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 2:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his ho..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 2:9 — KJV
“Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood.”
— 1 Kings 2:9 (KJV)
1 Kings 2:9 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 2:9
“Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:9: therefore, hoar, head
“The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:9: now, therefore, art
“Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:9: now, therefore, hold
“And they tarried till they were ashamed: and, behold, he opened not the doors of the parlour; therefore they took a key, and opened them: and, behold, their lord was fallen down dead on the earth.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:9: therefore, hold, art
“Now as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about, and beat at the door, and spake to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 2:9: now, hold, art
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