1 Kings 20:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 20:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 20:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Benhadad," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 20:2 — KJV
“And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Benhadad,”
— 1 Kings 20:2 (KJV)
1 Kings 20:2 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 20:2
“And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us: befallen...: Heb. found us”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:2: sent, messengers, king
“Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Behold, I will turn back the weapons of war that are in your hands, wherewith ye fight against the king of Babylon, and against the Chaldeans, which besiege you without the walls, and I will assemble them into the midst of this city.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:2: king, israel, into
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, of Ahab the son of Kolaiah, and of Zedekiah the son of Maaseiah, which prophesy a lie unto you in my name; Behold, I will deliver them into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall slay them before your eyes;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:2: ahab, king, israel
“And now therefore thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning this city, whereof ye say, It shall be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:2: king, israel, into
“Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:2: king, israel, into
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