1 Kings 16:9
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“And his servant Zimri, captain of half his chariots, conspired against him, as he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza steward of his house in Tirzah.”1 Kings 16:9
What Does 1 Kings 16:9 Mean?
1 Kings 16:9 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 16, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 16:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Kings 20:12“And it came to pass, when Ben-hadad heard this message, as he was drinking, he and the kings in the pavilions, that he said unto his servants, Set yourselves in array. And they set themselves in array against the city.”2 Kings 9:31“And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master?”Genesis 24:2“And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:”Genesis 39:4“And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.”1 Kings 18:3“And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly:”Esther 2:21“In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king’s gate, two of the king’s chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.”Proverbs 23:34“Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.”Daniel 5:1“Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand.”Genesis 15:2“And Abram said, LORD God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?”Genesis 24:10“And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.”Genesis 39:9“There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”1 Samuel 25:36“And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal’s heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light.”2 Samuel 4:5“And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth, who lay on a bed at noon.”2 Samuel 13:28“Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.”1 Kings 15:27“And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.”1 Kings 20:16“And they went out at noon. But Benhadad was drinking himself drunk in the pavilions, he and the kings, the thirty and two kings that helped him.”2 Kings 9:14“So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram had kept Ramothgilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria.”2 Kings 9:30“And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window.”2 Kings 12:20“And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla.”2 Kings 15:10“And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.”
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