1 Kings 21:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 21:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 21:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 21:5 — KJV
“But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread?”
— 1 Kings 21:5 (KJV)
1 Kings 21:5 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 21:5
“And when money failed in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us bread: for why should we die in thy presence? for the money faileth.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:5: came, why, bread
“And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:5: came, spirit, bread
“And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. came...: Heb. clothed”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:5: came, why, spirit
“And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit, for the prophet whom he had brought back.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:5: came, sad, bread
“And it was so, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself to be another? for I am sent to thee with heavy tidings. heavy: Heb. hard”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 21:5: wife, came, why
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