1 Kings 8:57
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let him not leave us, nor forsake us:”1 Kings 8:57
What Does 1 Kings 8:57 Mean?
1 Kings 8:57 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, verse 57 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Guidance.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 8:57 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 28:15“And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.”Joshua 1:5“There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”Deuteronomy 31:6“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”Deuteronomy 31:8“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”Hebrews 13:5“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”Joshua 1:9“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”1 Samuel 12:22“For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.”1 Chronicles 28:9“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”Nehemiah 9:17“And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not.”Daniel 2:23“I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.”Matthew 1:23“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”Matthew 28:20“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”Romans 8:31“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”2 Chronicles 32:7“Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:”Psalms 46:11“The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.”Isaiah 8:10“Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.”Isaiah 41:10“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”Psalms 46:7“The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.”
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