1 Kings 16:21
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri.”1 Kings 16:21
What Does 1 Kings 16:21 Mean?
1 Kings 16:21 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 16, verse 21 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 16:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Kings 15:25“And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.”1 Kings 15:28“Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.”1 Kings 16:8“In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years.”1 Kings 16:29“And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty and two years.”Proverbs 28:2“For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.”Isaiah 9:18“For wickedness burneth as the fire: it shall devour the briers and thorns, and shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke.”Isaiah 19:2“And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians: and they shall fight every one against his brother, and every one against his neighbour; city against city, and kingdom against kingdom.”Matthew 12:25“And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:”1 Corinthians 1:12“Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.”Ephesians 4:3“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
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