1 Kings • Chapter 8 (66 verses)
Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel , and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel , unto king Solomon in Jerusalem , that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David , which is Zion . And all the men ... Mentions: Solomon, Jacob/Israel, David , Moses , Jerusalem , Zion , Horeb , Egypt , Hamath .
1 Kings • Chapter 18 (46 verses)
And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. And Elijah went to shew himself unto Ahab. And there was a sore famine in Samaria . And Ahab called Obadiah , wh... Mentions: Obadiah , Jacob/Israel , Baal , Abram/Abraham , Isaac , Samaria , Carmel , Kishon , Jezreel 2 .
2 Kings • Chapter 18 (37 verses)
Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel , that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign. Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem . His mother's name also was Abi, the ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Hezekiah , Ahaz , Judah , David , Jerusalem , Assyria , Gaza , Samaria , Halah .
David, beloved (Davidic Covenant)
David; shepherd, psalmist, anointed king of Israel with whom God made an unconditional everlasting covenant (2 Samuel 7, Psalm 89); prime type of the Messiah.
Derivation: From דּוֹד (H1730) beloved.
to act vanity, become futile
To become empty, follow idols into delusion; 'they followed vanity and became vain' (2 Kings 17:15, Jeremiah 2:5).
Derivation: Primitive root.
throne, seat of honor and majesty
Throne, royal chair of state; symbol of supreme sovereignty, cosmic rule ('The LORD has established His throne in the heavens', Psalm 103:19; Isaiah 6:1).
Derivation: From כָּסָה (H3680) to cover, canopy.
kingship, royal dominion, realm
Kingship, royal sovereignty, kingdom; 'For the kingdom is the LORD's, and He rules over the nations' (Psalm 22:28).
Derivation: From מָלַךְ (H4427).
king, royal sovereign
King, sovereign ruler; human earthly king under the covenant law (Deuteronomy 17) and supremely Yahweh as cosmic King of kings ruling from Zion.
Derivation: From מָלַךְ (H4427) to reign.
crown, wreath, wreath of honor
Crown of royalty, wreath of honor bestowed by wisdom ('wreath of grace', Proverbs 4:9), and royal crown of David (Psalm 21:3).
Derivation: From עָטַר (H5849) to encircle, crown.
horn, strength, royal dignity
Animal horn, altar corners; emblem of victorious power, regal dignity, and salvation: 'horn of David' (Psalm 132:17) and 'horn of my salvation' (Psalm 18:2).
Derivation: From קָרַן (H7160) to shoot horns/rays.
to rule, have dominion, govern
To tread down, rule, have dominion; cultural mandate given to humankind as image-bearers of God to govern animal creation and earth (Genesis 1:26).
Derivation: Primitive root.
to judge, govern, deliver, administer justice
To exercise governance, vindicate the wronged, deliver from oppressors, pronounce legal sentence; office of the Judges.
Derivation: Primitive root.
Old Testament • 22 Chapters
1 Kings (Old Testament, 22 chapters). Key figures: David , Jacob/Israel , Zeruiah , Zadok , Nathan , Shimei . Key places: Gihon 2 , Bahurim , Mahanaim , Jordan , Hebron , Jerusalem . Opens with: "Now king David was old and stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat...."
2 Kings Chapter 18, Verse 5
Scripture passage in 2 Kings 18:5
2 Kings Chapter 18, Verse 4
Scripture passage in 2 Kings 18:4
1 Kings Chapter 8, Verse 22
Scripture passage in 1 Kings 8:22
Revelation • Chapter 18 (24 verses)
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of eve... Mentions: Babylon .
2 Kings • Chapter 8 (29 verses)
Then spake Elisha unto the woman, whose son he had restored to life, saying, Arise, and go thou and thine household, and sojourn wheresoever thou canst sojourn: for the Lord hath called for a famine; and it shall also come upon the land seven years. And the woman arose, and did a... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Joram , Jehoshaphat , Judah , David , Damascus , Syria , Jerusalem , Edom , Zair .
Psalms • Chapter 138 (8 verses)
I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. In the day when I cried thou answeredst ...
Psalms • Chapter 148 (14 verses)
Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights. Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. Mentions: Jacob/Israel .
Lord, Sovereign Master
The Lord, Sovereign, Master; title applied exclusively to the God of Israel as Sovereign Ruler of the earth and Master of His covenant people.
Derivation: Plural of majesty from אָדוֹן (H113).
anointed one, Messiah, Christ
Anointed one; consecrated by pouring sacred oil (priest, king, prophet), and preeminently the Davidic royal Deliverer (Messiah) destined to establish God's universal reign of peace and justice.
Derivation: From מָשַׁח (H4886) to smear, anoint.
to rule, govern, hold dominion
To exercise dominion, rule over; used of God's universal sovereign rule over all nations and creation (Psalm 103:19).
Derivation: Primitive root.
crown, consecration, diadem
Diadem, royal crown, holy crown of high priest (Exodus 29:6), and hair of Nazirite set apart in consecrated devotion to God.
Derivation: From נָזַר (H5144) to separate, dedicate.
shout of joy, trumpet blast, battle alarm
Shout of acclamation welcoming the King, blast of ram's horn on Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah, Leviticus 23:24), and war shout.
Derivation: From רוּעַ (H7321).
firstborn, heir of covenant blessing
Firstborn male possessing double portion and headship; applied to Israel (Exodus 4:22) and Davidic King ('My firstborn, highest of the kings of the earth', Psalm 89:27).
Derivation: From בָּכַר (H1069) to bear early.
Most High, Supreme
The Most High, Sovereign Lord over cosmic powers, nations, and earthly rulers; first revealed through Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18) as Possessor of heaven and earth.
Derivation: From עָלָה (H5927) to ascend, go up.
supplication, petition for grace
Earnest pleading for unmerited mercy, cry of the brokenhearted (1 Kings 8:30, Psalm 6:9, Zechariah 12:10).
Derivation: From חָנַן (H2603) to show favor.
Wiki Article • History & Monarchy
After the death of Solomon , the monarchy split under Rehoboam and Jeroboam ( 1 Kings 12 ) into the northern Kingdom of Israel (centered at Samaria ) and the southern Kingdom of Judah (ruled by the Davidic line in Jerusalem ).