1 Kings 10:9
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 10
“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.”1 Kings 10:9
What Does 1 Kings 10:9 Mean?
1 Kings 10:9 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 10, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 10:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 18:19“He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.”Psalms 72:2“He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.”Numbers 14:8“If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.”1 Kings 5:7“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”2 Samuel 5:12“And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.”2 Samuel 8:15“And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.”2 Chronicles 2:11“Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.”2 Samuel 15:26“But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.”Isaiah 42:1“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”Jeremiah 23:5“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.”2 Samuel 23:3“The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.”1 Chronicles 14:2“And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.”1 Chronicles 17:22“For thy people Israel didst thou make thine own people for ever; and thou, LORD, becamest their God.”Psalms 22:8“He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.”Psalms 72:17“His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.”Isaiah 32:1“Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.”Jeremiah 22:15“Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?”Romans 13:3“For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:”Deuteronomy 7:8“But because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the LORD brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.”1 Kings 2:24“Now therefore, as the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day.”
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