1 Kings 8:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And all the elders of Israel came, and the priests took up the ark." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:3 — KJV
“And all the elders of Israel came, and the priests took up the ark.”
— 1 Kings 8:3 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:3 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 8:3
“And all the elders of Israel came; and the Levites took up the ark.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:3: elders, israel, came
“And Jethro, Moses' father in law, took a burnt offering and sacrifices for God: and Aaron came, and all the elders of Israel, to eat bread with Moses' father in law before God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:3: elders, israel, came
“And Moses wrote this law, and delivered it unto the priests the sons of Levi, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and unto all the elders of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:3: elders, israel, priests
“And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:3: elders, israel, priests
“And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God of his father Isaac.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:3: israel, came, took
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