I Kings 1:12
The Scripture
(12) Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter records the birth of Solomon, son of David, who will become king, and the division of the kingdom between Solomon and Rehoboam. It also introduces the idea that the Israelites will be judged for their sins and that God will provide a wise ruler. The text emphasizes the importance of choosing a godly king to guide the people.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 11:14Proverbs 20:18Proverbs 27:9Jeremiah 38:15I Kings 1:21Genesis 19:17Acts 27:31Judges 9:5II Kings 11:1II Chronicles 21:4II Chronicles 22:10Matthew 21:38
Related verses (shared words)
Deuteronomy 30:20Revelation 3:18I Kings 1:39II Samuel 17:14II Chronicles 10:6I Kings 1:51