Proverbs 1:1
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;”Proverbs 1:1
What Does Proverbs 1:1 Mean?
Proverbs 1:1 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 1, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 1:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 10:1“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.”1 Chronicles 22:9“Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.”1 Chronicles 28:5“And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.”Proverbs 25:1“These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.”Ecclesiastes 1:1“The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.”Genesis 43:14“And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.”1 Samuel 28:6“And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.”1 Kings 2:12“Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.”1 Kings 4:31“For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.”2 Samuel 12:24“And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him.”Job 32:7“I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.”Ecclesiastes 12:9“And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.”Ecclesiastes 12:10“The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.”1 Chronicles 29:28“And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.”John 16:25“These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.”1 Kings 4:32“And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.”
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