1 Kings 1:47
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.”1 Kings 1:47
What Does 1 Kings 1:47 Mean?
1 Kings 1:47 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 1, verse 47 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 1:47 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 12:2“And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:”Genesis 47:31“And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed’s head.”1 Kings 1:37“As the LORD hath been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.”2 Samuel 8:10“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:”Genesis 47:7“And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.”Exodus 12:32“Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me also.”2 Samuel 21:3“Wherefore David said unto the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? and wherewith shall I make the atonement, that ye may bless the inheritance of the LORD?”1 Chronicles 28:2“Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:”Ezra 6:10“That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.”Psalms 20:1“The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;”Luke 19:38“Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.”Hebrews 11:21“By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.”Proverbs 22:1“A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”
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