1 Kings 21:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 21:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 21:27 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 21:27 — KJV
“And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.”
— 1 Kings 21:27 (KJV)
1 Kings 21:27 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 21:27
“And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the woman, that he rent his clothes; and he passed by upon the wall, and the people looked, and, behold, he had sackcloth within upon his flesh.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:27: came, pass, heard
“And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:27: came, pass, heard
“And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:27: came, pass, heard
“And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:27: came, pass, heard
“And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the law, that he rent his clothes.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:27: came, pass, heard
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