1 Kings 8:65
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:65 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:65 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unt..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:65 — KJV
“And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days.”
— 1 Kings 8:65 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:65 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 8:65
“Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:65: time, solomon, feast
“Thou shalt keep the feast of unleavened bread: (thou shalt eat unleavened bread seven days, as I commanded thee, in the time appointed of the month Abib; for in it thou camest out from Egypt: and none shall appear before me empty:)”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:65: time, feast, egypt
“And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORD. present: Heb. found loud...: Heb. instruments of strength”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:65: feast, israel, great
“And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:65: feast, israel, lord
“The feast of unleavened bread shalt thou keep. Seven days thou shalt eat unleavened bread, as I commanded thee, in the time of the month Abib: for in the month Abib thou camest out from Egypt.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:65: time, feast, egypt
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