1 Kings 8:54
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven.”1 Kings 8:54
What Does 1 Kings 8:54 Mean?
1 Kings 8:54 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, verse 54 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Prayer.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 8:54 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 6:18“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;”Psalms 95:6“O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.”2 Chronicles 6:13“For Solomon had made a brasen scaffold of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court: and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven,”Ezra 9:5“And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God,”1 Kings 8:22“And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:”2 Chronicles 6:12“And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:”2 Chronicles 7:1“Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.”Isaiah 1:15“And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.”Daniel 6:10“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.”Luke 22:45“And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,”Ephesians 3:14“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,”Luke 11:1“And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”Luke 22:41“And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,”Acts 20:36“And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.”Acts 21:5“And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.”
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