1 Kings 8:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:15 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:15 — KJV
“And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,”
— 1 Kings 8:15 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:15 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 8:15
“And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying,”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:15: blessed, lord, god
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying; Ye and your wives have both spoken with your mouths, and fulfilled with your hand, saying, We will surely perform our vows that we have vowed, to burn incense to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her: ye will surely accomplish your vows, and surely perform your vows.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:15: lord, god, israel
“And the LORD hath performed his word that he spake, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:15: lord, god, israel
“And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:15: lord, god, israel
“Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:15: lord, israel, david
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