1 Kings 8:66
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:66 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:66 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:66 — KJV
“On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people. blessed: or, thanked”
— 1 Kings 8:66 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:66 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 8:66
“And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the LORD had shewed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:66: day, sent, people
“And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:66: sent, away, king
“And David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:66: people, away, heart
“And it was told the king of Egypt that the people fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was turned against the people, and they said, Why have we done this, that we have let Israel go from serving us?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:66: people, king, heart
“And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:66: day, sent, blessed
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