1 Kings 7:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 7:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 7:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "All these were of costly stones, according to the measures of hewed stones, sawed with saws, within and without, even fr..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 7:9 — KJV
“All these were of costly stones, according to the measures of hewed stones, sawed with saws, within and without, even from the foundation unto the coping, and so on the outside toward the great court.”
— 1 Kings 7:9 (KJV)
1 Kings 7:9 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 7:9
“And he brought me into the inner court toward the east: and he measured the gate according to these measures.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:9: these, according, measures
“And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:9: costly, stones, hewed
“And when these days were expired, the king made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both unto great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the king's palace; present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:9: these, even, great
“After that he brought me toward the south, and behold a gate toward the south: and he measured the posts thereof and the arches thereof according to these measures.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:9: these, according, measures
“And he brought me to the inner court by the south gate: and he measured the south gate according to these measures;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:9: these, according, measures
Pray 1 Kings 7:9
Generate a Prayer from 1 Kings 7:9
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse