1 Kings 20:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 20:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 20:26 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Benhadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight agains..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 20:26 — KJV
“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”
— 1 Kings 20:26 (KJV)
1 Kings 20:26 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 20:26
“And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Ebenezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek. came: or, came to pass: Heb. was”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:26: came, pass, went
“And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim. came: Heb. was Mesopotamia: Heb. Aram”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:26: came, went, against
“And it came to pass in process of time, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel. in process...: Heb. after days”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:26: came, pass, against
“And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will burn thine house upon thee with fire. gathered...: Heb. were called”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:26: pass, went, fight
“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 20:26: came, pass, return
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