1 Kings 12:7
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.”1 Kings 12:7
What Does 1 Kings 12:7 Mean?
1 Kings 12:7 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 12, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Servanthood.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 12:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 15:1“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”2 Chronicles 10:7“And they spake unto him, saying, If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants for ever.”Exodus 21:6“Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever.”2 Samuel 15:3“And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.”1 Kings 12:13“And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men’s counsel that they gave him;”1 Chronicles 13:2“And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us:”2 Chronicles 10:6“And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?”Ecclesiastes 10:4“If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.”Zechariah 1:13“And the LORD answered the angel that talked with me with good words and comfortable words.”Mark 10:43“But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:”Philippians 2:7“But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:”
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