1 Kings 11:40

1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 11

“Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.”1 Kings 11:40

What Does 1 Kings 11:40 Mean?

1 Kings 11:40 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 11, verse 40 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (10)

These passages are connected to 1 Kings 11:40 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Chronicles 10:2“And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king, heard it, that Jeroboam returned out of Egypt.”1 Kings 12:2“And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it, (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)”2 Chronicles 12:2“And it came to pass, that in the fifth year of king Rehoboam Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they had transgressed against the LORD,”1 Kings 14:25“And it came to pass in the fifth year of king Rehoboam, that Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem:”Matthew 2:20“Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life.”2 Chronicles 16:10“Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time.”Proverbs 21:30“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”Isaiah 14:24“The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:”Isaiah 46:10“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”Lamentations 3:37“Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?”

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