1 Kings 20:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 20:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 20:25 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for horse, and chariot for chariot: and we will fight ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 20:25 — KJV
“And number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for horse, and chariot for chariot: and we will fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they. And he hearkened unto their voice, and did so. that thou...: Heb. that was fallen”
— 1 Kings 20:25 (KJV)
1 Kings 20:25 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 20:25
“And the servants of the king of Syria said unto him, Their gods are gods of the hills; therefore they were stronger than we; but let us fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:25: fight, against, plain
“Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:25: like, against, hearkened
“When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:25: horse, chariot, against
“Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness? Thou...: or, Thou perverse rebel: Heb. Son of perverse rebellion”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:25: hast, against, than
“And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king? with...: Heb. before thee”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:25: hast, fight, against
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