1 Kings 5:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 5:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 5:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 5:4 — KJV
“But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.”
— 1 Kings 5:4 (KJV)
1 Kings 5:4 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 5:4
“And now the LORD your God hath given rest unto your brethren, as he promised them: therefore now return ye, and get you unto your tents, and unto the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the other side Jordan.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:4: now, lord, god
“Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:4: lord, god, hath
“Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:4: lord, god, hath
“Until the LORD have given rest unto your brethren, as well as unto you, and until they also possess the land which the LORD your God hath given them beyond Jordan: and then shall ye return every man unto his possession, which I have given you.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:4: lord, god, hath
“Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD'S servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:4: lord, god, hath
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