1 Kings 8:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they drew out the staves, that the ends of the staves were seen out in the holy place before the oracle, and they we..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:8 — KJV
“And they drew out the staves, that the ends of the staves were seen out in the holy place before the oracle, and they were not seen without: and there they are unto this day. ends: Heb. heads holy...: or, ark”
— 1 Kings 8:8 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:8 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 8:8
“And they drew out the staves of the ark, that the ends of the staves were seen from the ark before the oracle; but they were not seen without. And there it is unto this day. there...: or, they are there”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:8: drew, staves, ends
“And that son that is priest in his stead shall put them on seven days, when he cometh into the tabernacle of the congregation to minister in the holy place. that son: Heb. he of his sons”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:8: holy, place, day
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:8: holy, place, before
“And they departed from the mount of the LORD three days' journey: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them in the three days' journey, to search out a resting place for them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:8: place, before, day
“And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did before. lifted...: Heb. plucked up flowed: Heb. went”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:8: place, before, heb
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