1 Kings 8:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:40 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:40 — KJV
“That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.”
— 1 Kings 8:40 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:40 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 8:40
“That they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers. so long...: Heb. all the days which in the land: Heb. upon the face of the land”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:40: may, fear, days
“Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers giveth you.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:40: may, live, land
“Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:40: may, fear, days
“Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:40: may, days, live
“All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:40: may, live, land
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