1 Kings 8:58
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:58 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:58 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That he may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and hi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:58 — KJV
“That he may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his judgments, which he commanded our fathers.”
— 1 Kings 8:58 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:58 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 8:58
“In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:58: may, walk, ways
“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: prosper: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:58: may, walk, ways
“Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken unto his voice:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:58: walk, ways, keep
“Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets. by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:58: ways, keep, commandments
“And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:58: walk, ways, keep
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