1 Kings 3:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 3:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 3:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counte..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 3:8 — KJV
“And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude.”
— 1 Kings 3:8 (KJV)
1 Kings 3:8 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 3:8
“And David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:8: servant, people, great
“Now these are thy servants and thy people, whom thou hast redeemed by thy great power, and by thy strong hand.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:8: servant, people, hast
“Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God. in...: or, instead of that”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:8: people, cannot, numbered
“Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:8: servant, hast, cannot
“And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:8: cannot, numbered, multitude
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