1 Kings 4:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 4:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 4:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 4:4 — KJV
“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:”
— 1 Kings 4:4 (KJV)
1 Kings 4:4 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 4:4
“And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host: and Zadok the priest did the king put in the room of Abiathar.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:4: benaiah, son, jehoiada
“Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:4: benaiah, son, jehoiada
“And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; scribe: or, secretary”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:4: son, zadok, abiathar
“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers. chief rulers: or, princes”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:4: benaiah, son, jehoiada
“And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe; Abimelech: also called, Ahimelech Shavsha: also called Seraiah or Shisha”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:4: son, zadok, abiathar
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