1 Kings 11:38
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 11
“And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee.”1 Kings 11:38
What Does 1 Kings 11:38 Mean?
1 Kings 11:38 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 11, verse 38 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Obedience, and Integrity.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 11:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 15:26“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”Exodus 1:21“And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them houses.”1 Samuel 2:35“And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever.”2 Samuel 7:11“And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.”Deuteronomy 12:25“Thou shalt not eat it; that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the LORD.”Joshua 1:5“There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”1 Kings 9:4“And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and my judgments:”2 Kings 22:2“And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.”Deuteronomy 31:8“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”2 Chronicles 7:17“And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded thee, and shalt observe my statutes and my judgments;”Psalms 28:5“Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.”Exodus 19:5“Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:”Deuteronomy 15:5“Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day.”2 Samuel 7:16“And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.”2 Samuel 23:5“Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow.”1 Kings 3:3“And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places.”1 Kings 3:14“And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.”1 Kings 6:12“Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father:”1 Kings 11:4“For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.”1 Kings 12:26“And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David:”
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