1 Kings 3:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 3:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 3:24 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 3:24 — KJV
“And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.”
— 1 Kings 3:24 (KJV)
1 Kings 3:24 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 3:24
“Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.”
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“Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Then they brought these men before the king.”
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“And Joshua at that time turned back, and took Hazor, and smote the king thereof with the sword: for Hazor beforetime was the head of all those kingdoms.”
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“And I sent the hornet before you, which drave them out from before you, even the two kings of the Amorites; but not with thy sword, nor with thy bow.”
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“And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king's business required haste.”
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