1 Kings 8:62
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:62 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:62 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice before the LORD." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:62 — KJV
“And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice before the LORD.”
— 1 Kings 8:62 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:62 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 8:62
“And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:62: king, israel, sacrifice
“Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:62: king, offered, sacrifice
“Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burnt his children in the fire, after the abominations of the heathen whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel. burnt...: or, offered sacrifice”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:62: israel, offered, sacrifice
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:62: king, israel, sacrifice
“And he sent young men of the children of Israel, which offered burnt offerings, and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:62: israel, offered, sacrifice
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