1 Kings 9:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 9:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 9:14 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 9:14 — KJV
“And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold.”
— 1 Kings 9:14 (KJV)
1 Kings 9:14 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 9:14
“And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish, saying, I have offended; return from me: that which thou puttest on me will I bear. And the king of Assyria appointed unto Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:14: sent, king, talents
“And Huram sent him by the hands of his servants ships, and servants that had knowledge of the sea; and they went with the servants of Solomon to Ophir, and took thence four hundred and fifty talents of gold, and brought them to king Solomon.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:14: sent, king, talents
“And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house. masons: Heb. hewers of the stone of the wall”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:14: hiram, sent, king
“Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: Joram: also called, Hadoram salute...: Heb. ask him of peace had wars...: Heb. was a man of wars with brought...: Heb. in his hand were”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:14: sent, king, gold
“And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment. with...: Heb. in his hand”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:14: king, talents, gold
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