1 Kings 7:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 7:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 7:40 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Hiram made the lavers, and the shovels, and the basons. So Hiram made an end of doing all the work that he made king..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 7:40 — KJV
“And Hiram made the lavers, and the shovels, and the basons. So Hiram made an end of doing all the work that he made king Solomon for the house of the LORD: And Hiram: Heb. And Hirom”
— 1 Kings 7:40 (KJV)
1 Kings 7:40 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 7:40
“And the pots, and the shovels, and the basons: and all these vessels, which Hiram made to king Solomon for the house of the LORD, were of bright brass. bright: Heb. made bright or, scoured”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:40: hiram, made, shovels
“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 7:40: made, shovels, basons
“So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the LORD. things...: Heb. holy things of David”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:40: made, end, work
“The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass. bright: Heb. made bright, or, scoured”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:40: made, shovels, king
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:40: made, end, king
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