1 Kings 21:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 21:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 21:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 21:12 — KJV
“They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.”
— 1 Kings 21:12 (KJV)
1 Kings 21:12 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 21:12
“And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people: on high...: Heb. in the top of the people”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:12: fast, set, naboth
“And when he hath made her to drink the water, then it shall come to pass, that, if she be defiled, and have done trespass against her husband, that the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her, and become bitter, and her belly shall swell, and her thigh shall rot: and the woman shall be a curse among her people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:12: set, high, among
“And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:12: set, among, people
“And I will set my face against that man, and will cut him off from among his people; because he hath given of his seed unto Molech, to defile my sanctuary, and to profane my holy name.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:12: set, among, people
“Then I will set my face against that man, and against his family, and will cut him off, and all that go a whoring after him, to commit whoredom with Molech, from among their people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:12: set, among, people
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