1 Kings 3:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 3:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 3:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 3:13 — KJV
“And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days. shall...: or, hath not been”
— 1 Kings 3:13 (KJV)
1 Kings 3:13 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 3:13
“Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:13: riches, honour, any
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:13: hast, asked, riches
“And do ye abide without the camp seven days: whosoever hath killed any person, and whosoever hath touched any slain, purify both yourselves and your captives on the third day, and on the seventh day.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:13: both, any, days
“For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and ask from the one side of heaven unto the other, whether there hath been any such thing as this great thing is, or hath been heard like it?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:13: any, like, days
“Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. made...: Heb. multiplied me”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:13: also, given, hast
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