1 Kings 20:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 20:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 20:22 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 20:22 — KJV
“And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.”
— 1 Kings 20:22 (KJV)
1 Kings 20:22 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 20:22
“And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Hezekiah, which was the seventh year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, that Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against Samaria, and besieged it.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:22: came, king, israel
“In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:22: came, king, israel
“And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Benhadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel. to fight...: Heb. to the war with Israel”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:22: came, israel, return
“And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:22: came, king, israel
“So Gad came to David, and told him, and said unto him, Shall seven years of famine come unto thee in thy land? or wilt thou flee three months before thine enemies, while they pursue thee? or that there be three days' pestilence in thy land? now advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:22: came, see, return
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