1 Kings 20:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 20:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 20:10 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Benhadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for ha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 20:10 — KJV
“And Benhadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me. follow...: Heb. are at my feet”
— 1 Kings 20:10 (KJV)
1 Kings 20:10 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 20:10
“And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people that follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger. that follow...: Heb. that is at thy feet a great...: Heb. heat of anger”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:10: people, follow, heb
“And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned, and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way. corrupted...: or, were corrupt ceased...: Heb. let nothing fall of their”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:10: gods, more, follow
“And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart. foot: Heb. his feet thoughts: Heb. impressions For: or, In”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:10: sent, also, heb
“And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord. blessing: or, present follow...: Heb. walk at the feet of, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:10: sent, follow, heb
“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:10: sent, also, people
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