1 Kings 16:34
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“In his days did Hiel the Bethelite build Jericho: he laid the foundation thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun.”1 Kings 16:34
What Does 1 Kings 16:34 Mean?
1 Kings 16:34 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 16, verse 34 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 16:34 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Joshua 6:26“And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it.”2 Kings 2:19“And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren.”Ezra 2:34“The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.”Habakkuk 2:12“Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and stablisheth a city by iniquity!”Luke 19:1“And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.”Judges 9:57“And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal.”2 Samuel 10:5“When they told it unto David, he sent to meet them, because the men were greatly ashamed: and the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.”2 Kings 2:4“And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to Jericho.”1 Chronicles 19:5“Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served. And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.”Matthew 24:35“Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.”Joshua 23:14“And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.”Zechariah 1:5“Your fathers, where are they? and the prophets, do they live for ever?”
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