1 Kings 4:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 4:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 4:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest, priest: or, chief officer" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 4:2 — KJV
“And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest, priest: or, chief officer”
— 1 Kings 4:2 (KJV)
1 Kings 4:2 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 4:2
“And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar. principal...: Heb. house of the father”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:2: princes, son, zadok
“These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger brethren.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:2: these, son, zadok
“The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. chief...: or, principal officer”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:2: son, priest, chief
“And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto the LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:2: son, zadok, priest
“And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal...: Heb. Take courage and do”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:2: son, priest, chief
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