1 Kings 8:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they brought up the ark of the LORD, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that were in t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:4 — KJV
“And they brought up the ark of the LORD, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that were in the tabernacle, even those did the priests and the Levites bring up.”
— 1 Kings 8:4 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:4 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 8:4
“And they brought up the ark, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that were in the tabernacle, these did the priests and the Levites bring up.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:4: brought, ark, tabernacle
“And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the dedicated things that is brought into the house of the LORD, even the money of every one that passeth the account, the money that every man is set at, and all the money that cometh into any man's heart to bring into the house of the LORD, dedicated things: or, holy things: Heb. holinesses that every...: Heb. of the souls of his estimation cometh...: Heb. ascendeth upon the heart of a man”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:4: brought, lord, holy
“And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubims:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:4: brought, ark, lord
“And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubims.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:4: brought, ark, lord
“And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD'S offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:4: brought, lord, tabernacle
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