1 Kings 9:4
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and my judgments:”1 Kings 9:4
What Does 1 Kings 9:4 Mean?
1 Kings 9:4 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 9, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Integrity, and Obedience.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 9:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 78:72“So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.”Luke 1:6“And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.”1 Kings 3:6“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.”1 Kings 15:5“Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.”Psalms 101:2“I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.”1 Kings 3:14“And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.”1 Kings 11:4“For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.”Genesis 17:1“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.”1 Kings 11:6“And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father.”Deuteronomy 28:1“And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:”1 Kings 8:25“Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me.”1 Kings 11:38“And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee.”1 Kings 14:8“And rent the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it thee: and yet thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do that only which was right in mine eyes;”Psalms 26:11“But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.”Proverbs 28:18“Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.”Zechariah 3:7“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou shalt also judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee places to walk among these that stand by.”Genesis 20:5“Said he not unto me, She is my sister? and she, even she herself said, He is my brother: in the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this.”2 Chronicles 7:17“And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded thee, and shalt observe my statutes and my judgments;”2 Chronicles 17:5“Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.”Job 23:11“My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.”
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