1 Kings 22:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 22:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 22:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 22:17 — KJV
“And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.”
— 1 Kings 22:17 (KJV)
1 Kings 22:17 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 22:17
“Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let them return therefore every man to his house in peace.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:17: israel, scattered, sheep
“And David spake unto the LORD when he saw the angel that smote the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father's house.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:17: saw, sheep, lord
“And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:17: sheep, lord, these
“And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered unto the LORD, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:17: israel, sheep, lord
“Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 22:17: israel, lord, return
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