1 Kings 8:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:18 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:18 — KJV
“And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.”
— 1 Kings 8:18 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:18 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 8:18
“But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well in that it was in thine heart:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:18: lord, david, father
“Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:18: lord, david, father
“And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me. Huram: or, Hiram”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:18: david, father, build
“The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head;”
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“Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:18: lord, david, father
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