1 Kings 5:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 5:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 5:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon unto the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 5:9 — KJV
“My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon unto the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receive them: and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household. appoint: Heb. send”
— 1 Kings 5:9 (KJV)
1 Kings 5:9 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 5:9
“And we will cut wood out of Lebanon, as much as thou shalt need: and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea to Joppa; and thou shalt carry it up to Jerusalem. as much...: Heb according to all thy need Joppa: Heb. Japho”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:9: bring, lebanon, sea
“Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father's household, home unto thee. bring: Heb. gather”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:9: bring, down, shalt
“The king also said unto them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride upon mine own mule, and bring him down to Gihon: mine...: Heb. which belongeth to me”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:9: servants, bring, down
“Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians. appoint: Heb. say”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:9: servants, lebanon, shalt
“Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; bring...: Heb. cause to bud”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 5:9: bring, shalt, cause
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