1 Kings 15:4

Catholic Public Domain Version

But for the sake of David, the Lord his God gave to him a lamp in Jerusalem, so that he might raise up his son after him, and so that he might establish Jerusalem.

Cross References

Genesis 12:2

And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and magnify your name, and you will be blessed.

Genesis 19:29

For when God overthrew the cities of that region, remembering Abraham, he freed Lot from the overthrow of the cities, in which he had dwelt.

Genesis 26:5

because Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my precepts and commandments, and observed the ceremonies and the laws."

2 Samuel 21:17

And Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, defended him, and striking the Philistine, he killed him. Then David's men swore an oath to him, saying, "You shall no longer go out to war with us, lest you extinguish the lamp of Israel."

1 Kings 11:12

Yet truly, I will not do it in your days, for the sake of your father David. From the hand of your son, I will tear it away.

1 Kings 11:32

Yet one tribe shall remain with him, for the sake of my servant, David, as well as Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.

1 Kings 11:36

Then, to his son, I will give one tribe, so that there may remain a lamp for my servant David before me, for all days, in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen, so that my name would be there.

2 Chronicles 21:7

But the Lord was not willing to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had formed with him, and because he had promised that he would provide a lamp to him, and to his sons, for all time.

Psalm 87:5

I am considered to be among those who will descend into the pit. I have become like a man without assistance,

Isaiah 14:32

And what will be the response to this news among the nations? It will be that the Lord has established Zion, and that the poor of his people will hope in him.

Isaiah 37:35

And I will protect this city, so that I may save it for my own sake, and for the sake of David, my servant."

Isaiah 62:7

and you should not grant silence to him, until he makes firm and establishes Jerusalem as a praise upon the earth.

Isaiah 9:7

His reign will be increased, and there will be no end to his peace. He will sit upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to confirm and strengthen it, in judgment and justice, from now even unto eternity. The zeal of the Lord of hosts shall accomplish this.

Jeremiah 33:2

"Thus says the Lord, who will prepare, and form, and accomplish it; the Lord is his name.

Matthew 16:18

And I say to you, that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.

Luke 2:32

the light of revelation to the nations and the glory of your people Israel."

John 8:12

Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying: "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me does not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."

Romans 11:28

Certainly, according to the Gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But according to the election, they are most beloved for the sake of the fathers.

Deuteronomy 4:37

For he loved your fathers, and he chose their offspring after them. And he led you away from Egypt, advancing before you with his great power,

Revelation 22:16

"I, Jesus, have sent my Angel, to testify to these things for you among the Churches. I am the Root and the Origin of David, the bright morning Star."