1 Kings 6:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 6:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 6:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 6:13 — KJV
“And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.”
— 1 Kings 6:13 (KJV)
1 Kings 6:13 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 6:13
“And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 6:13: among, children, israel
“And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 6:13: dwell, among, children
“And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. remaineth: Heb. dwelleth”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 6:13: dwell, among, children
“And it shall be forgiven all the congregation of the children of Israel, and the stranger that sojourneth among them; seeing all the people were in ignorance.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 6:13: among, children, israel
“Defile not therefore the land which ye shall inhabit, wherein I dwell: for I the LORD dwell among the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 6:13: dwell, among, children
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