1 Kings 5:3
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 5
“Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.”1 Kings 5:3
What Does 1 Kings 5:3 Mean?
1 Kings 5:3 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 5, verse 3 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 5:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Chronicles 28:3“But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.”1 Chronicles 22:8“But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.”Psalms 110:1“The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.”1 Kings 8:19“Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.”1 Chronicles 22:4“Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.”1 Chronicles 22:19“Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.”2 Chronicles 6:7“Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”Psalms 8:6“Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:”1 Corinthians 15:25“For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.”Joshua 10:24“And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.”2 Samuel 7:5“Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?”1 Kings 3:2“Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built unto the name of the LORD, until those days.”2 Chronicles 6:6“But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.”Malachi 4:3“And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.”Ephesians 1:22“And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,”
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