1 Kings 4:1

“So king Solomon was king over all Israel.”

"So king Solomon was king over all Israel." - 1 Kings 4:1
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What does 1 Kings 4:1 mean?

1 Kings 4:1 in the King James Version states: "So king Solomon was king over all Israel." This simple verse marks a significant point in Israel's history, as it signifies the consolidation of power under one ruler. Prior to King Solomon, Israel was a collection of tribes with…

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The Reign of Wisdom: A Kingdom United under Solomon

In 1 Kings 4:1, we read, "So king Solomon was king over all Israel." This seemingly simple statement encapsulates a profound moment in the history of Israel. It marks not just Solomon's ascension to the throne but heralds the beginning of an era characterized by wisdom…

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Prayer for Divine Guidance and Wisdom in Leadership

Heavenly Father, We come before You with reverence and gratitude for Your infinite wisdom and grace. As we reflect on the words of Your Holy Scripture, specifically 1 Kings 4:1, which states, "So king Solomon was king over all Israel," we are reminded of the great responsibility…

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1 Kings 4:1 - "So king Solomon was king over all Israel."
1 Kings 1:4 - "And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not."
1 Kings 4:18 - "Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:"
1 Kings 4:17 - "Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:"
1 Kings 4:4 - "And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:"
1 Kings 4:8 - "And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:"
1 Kings 4:14 - "Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:"
1 Kings 4:16 - "Baanah the son of Hushai was in Asher and in Aloth:"
1 Kings 6:4 - "And for the house he made windows of narrow lights."
1 Kings 4:6 - "And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute."
1 Kings 4:34 - "And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom."
1 Kings 4:15 - "Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:"
1 Kings 4:10 - "The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him pertained Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher:"
1 Kings 4:9 - "The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan:"
1 Kings 7:4 - "And there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks."
1 Kings 4:2 - "And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,"
1 Kings 4:3 - "Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder."
1 Kings 4:32 - "And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five."
1 Kings 4:5 - "And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend:"
"Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:" - 1 Kings 4:18
"Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:" - 1 Kings 4:17
1 Kings 4:30 - "And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt."
1 Kings 4:26 - "¶ And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen."
1 Kings 17:4 - "And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there."
1 Kings 4:11 - "The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:"
1 Kings 4:22 - "¶ And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal,"
"And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not." - 1 Kings 1:4
1 Kings 4:20 - "¶ Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry."
1 Kings 10:4 - "And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,"