1 Kings 4:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 4:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 4:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Bethshemesh, and Elonbethhanan: The son...: or, Bendekar" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 4:9 — KJV
“The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Bethshemesh, and Elonbethhanan: The son...: or, Bendekar”
— 1 Kings 4:9 (KJV)
1 Kings 4:9 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 4:9
“And Jehoash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Jehoash the son of Ahaziah, at Bethshemesh, and came to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim unto the corner gate, four hundred cubits.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:9: son, bethshemesh
“And Joash the king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Bethshemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits. the corner...: Heb. the gate of it that looketh”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:9: son, bethshemesh
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