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1 Kings 20:7
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Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and said, Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold; and I denied him not.
About 1 Kings 20:7
Few verses address Mark as directly as 1 Kings 20:7. This Old Testament passage from the history of 1 Kings has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Philippians 3:14
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
- Ezekiel 44:5
“And the Lord said unto me, Son of man, mark well, and behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears all that I say unto thee concerning all the ordinances of the house of the Lord, and all the laws thereof; and mark well the entering in of the house, with every going forth of the sanctuary.”
- 1 Kings 20:22
“And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.”
- 1 Samuel 20:20
“And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark.”
- 2 Samuel 13:28
“Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.”
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How to Apply 1 Kings 20:7
Pray through 1 Kings 20:7 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Mark. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.