1 Kings 6:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 6:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 6:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 6:11 — KJV
“And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying,”
— 1 Kings 6:11 (KJV)
1 Kings 6:11 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 6:11
“After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”
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“And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.”
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“Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,”
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“And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came unto Nathan, saying,”
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“For when David was up in the morning, the word of the LORD came unto the prophet Gad, David's seer, saying,”
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