2 Kings 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 1:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 1:1 — KJV
“Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.”
— 2 Kings 1:1 (KJV)
2 Kings 1:1 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 1:1
“But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.”
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“Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you:”
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“Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them?”
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“And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.”
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“He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramothgilead: and the Syrians smote Joram.”
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