1 Kings 6:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 6:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 6:14 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So Solomon built the house, and finished it." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 6:14 — KJV
“So Solomon built the house, and finished it.”
— 1 Kings 6:14 (KJV)
1 Kings 6:14 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 6:14
“And three times in a year did Solomon offer burnt offerings and peace offerings upon the altar which he built unto the LORD, and he burnt incense upon the altar that was before the LORD. So he finished the house. upon the altar that: Heb. upon it, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 6:14: solomon, built, house
“And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest's office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:) in the temple: Heb. in the house”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 6:14: solomon, built, house
“And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the congregation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem: and then they waited on their office according to their order.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 6:14: solomon, built, house
“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 6:14: solomon, house, finished
“And Huram made the pots, and the shovels, and the basons. And Huram finished the work that he was to make for king Solomon for the house of God; basons: or, bowls finished: Heb. finished to make”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 6:14: solomon, house, finished
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