1 Kings 9:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 9:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 9:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 9:4 — KJV
“And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and my judgments:”
— 1 Kings 9:4 (KJV)
1 Kings 9:4 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 9:4
“And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded thee, and shalt observe my statutes and my judgments;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:4: wilt, walk, before
“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. mercy: or, bounty”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:4: walk, before, david
“Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:4: wilt, walk, david
“That he may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his judgments, which he commanded our fathers.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:4: walk, father, heart
“Because that they have forsaken me, and have worshipped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the children of Ammon, and have not walked in my ways, to do that which is right in mine eyes, and to keep my statutes and my judgments, as did David his father.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:4: walk, david, father
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