1 Kings 22:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 22:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 22:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the k..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 22:12 — KJV
“And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the king's hand.”
— 1 Kings 22:12 (KJV)
1 Kings 22:12 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 22:12
“And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:12: prophets, prophesied, saying
“Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:12: prophets, ramothgilead, lord
“So he came to the king. And the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he answered him, Go, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:12: ramothgilead, prosper, lord
“And Elisha said unto the king of Israel, What have I to do with thee? get thee to the prophets of thy father, and to the prophets of thy mother. And the king of Israel said unto him, Nay: for the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:12: prophets, lord, deliver
“Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:12: saying, lord, deliver
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