1 Kings 9:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 9:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 9:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 9:5 — KJV
“Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.”
— 1 Kings 9:5 (KJV)
1 Kings 9:5 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 9:5
“Then will I stablish the throne of thy kingdom, according as I have covenanted with David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man to be ruler in Israel. There...: Heb. There shall not be cut off to thee”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:5: then, throne, kingdom
“Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the throne of Israel; yet so that thy children take heed to their way to walk in my law, as thou hast walked before me. There...: Heb. There shall not a man be cut off”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:5: throne, israel, promised
“Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me. fail...: Heb. be cut off unto thee a man from my sight so that: Heb. only if”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:5: throne, israel, promised
“He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:5: establish, throne, kingdom
“Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 9:5: then, establish, throne
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