1 Kings 5:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 5:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 5:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 5:3 — KJV
“Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.”
— 1 Kings 5:3 (KJV)
1 Kings 5:3 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 5:3
“Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:3: david, father, build
“And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name. purpose: Heb. say”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:3: david, father, build
“And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:3: david, father, build
“And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:3: david, build, house
“Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:3: david, build, house
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