1 Kings 16:24

“And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.”

"And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria." - 1 Kings 16:24
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What does 1 Kings 16:24 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Kings 16:24 from the King James Version reads, "And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria." This verse comes as…

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The Cost of Legacy: Lessons from Samaria

As we delve into the intriguing narrative found in 1 Kings 16:24, we witness a pivotal moment in biblical history that transcends mere geographical changes and unfolds profound spiritual truths. The verse states, "And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of…

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Prayer of Reflection on Legacy and Foundations

O Lord, Sovereign Creator of the universe, we come before You today with humble hearts, seeking Your wisdom and guidance as we reflect on the profound events recorded in 1 Kings 16:24. Your Word tells us, "And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and…

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1 Kings 16:24 - "And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria."
Exodus 24:16
1 Chronicles 24:16 - "The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,"
1 Kings 20:24 - "And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their rooms:"
2 Chronicles 24:16 - "And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God, and toward his house."
1 Kings 3:24 - "And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king."
1 Corinthians 16:24 - "My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen."
2 Kings 24:16 - "And all the men of might, even seven thousand, and craftsmen and smiths a thousand, all that were strong and apt for war, even them the king of Babylon brought captive to Babylon."
1 Kings 20:16 - "And they went out at noon. But Ben-hadad was drinking himself drunk in the pavilions, he and the kings, the thirty and two kings that helped him."
1 Kings 16:14 - "Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
1 Kings 1:16 - "And Bath-sheba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?"
1 Kings 4:16 - "Baanah the son of Hushai was in Asher and in Aloth:"
1 Kings 16:1 - "Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,"
1 Kings 16:20 - "Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
1 Kings 16:5 - "Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Kings 15:16 - "¶ And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Kings 3:16 - "¶ Then came there two women, that were harlots, unto the king, and stood before him."
1 Chronicles 16:24 - "Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations."
1 Kings 16:27 - "Now the rest of the acts of Omri which he did, and his might that he shewed, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
"The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel," - 1 Chronicles 24:16
1 Kings 16:33 - "And Ahab made a grove; and Ahab did more to provoke the LORD God of Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel that were before him."
1 Kings 1:24 - "And Nathan said, My lord, O king, hast thou said, Adonijah shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne?"
1 Kings 10:24 - "¶ And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart."
2 Kings 16:1 - "In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah Ahaz the son of Jotham king of Judah began to reign."