1 Kings 11:15
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 11
“For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;”1 Kings 11:15
What Does 1 Kings 11:15 Mean?
1 Kings 11:15 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 11, verse 15 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 11:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Samuel 8:14“And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David’s servants. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”1 Chronicles 18:12“Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.”Numbers 31:7“And they warred against the Midianites, as the LORD commanded Moses; and they slew all the males.”Deuteronomy 20:13“And when the LORD thy God hath delivered it into thine hands, thou shalt smite every male thereof with the edge of the sword:”Genesis 27:29“Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother’s sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.”Genesis 27:40“And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.”Genesis 25:23“And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.”Numbers 24:18“And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.”Numbers 31:17“Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.”Psalms 60:1“O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.”Psalms 108:10“Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?”Malachi 1:2“I have loved you, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, Wherein hast thou loved us? Was not Esau Jacob’s brother? saith the LORD: yet I loved Jacob,”
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