1 Kings 20:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 20:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 20:14 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 20:14 — NIV
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Cross-References for 1 Kings 20:14
“Meanwhile a prophet came to Ahab king of Israel and announced, “This is what the Lord says: Do you see this vast army? I will give it today into your hand, and then you will know that I am the Lord.””
Contextual reference; sets the stage for the events in verse 14.
“So Ahab mustered the young officers of the provincial commanders, 232 men. Then he mustered the rest of the Israelites, 7,000 in all.”
Immediate context; describes the army mentioned in verse 14.
“The Lord said to Gideon, “With the three hundred men that lapped I will save you and give the Midianites into your hands. Let all the other men go, each to his own place.””
Thematic parallel of God using a small, unexpected force for victory.
“All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.””
Similar theme of God granting victory, not human strength.
“So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.”
Thematic similarity; God's power is the source of victory, not human strength.
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