1 Kings 8:55
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:55 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:55 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:55 — KJV
“And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,”
— 1 Kings 8:55 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:55 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 8:55
“Then Rabshakeh stood and cried with a loud voice in the Jews' language, and spake, saying, Hear the word of the great king, the king of Assyria:”
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“And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.”
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“And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high.”
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“And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)”
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“That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice: loud: Heb. great”
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