1 Kings 15:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

David had always obeyed the Lord's commands by doing right, except in the case of Uriah. And since Abijam was David's great-grandson, the Lord kept Jerusalem safe and let Abijam have a son who would be the next king.

Cross References

1 Kings 11:36

but Solomon's son will still rule one tribe. This way, my servant David will always have a descendant ruling in Jerusalem, the city where I have chosen to be worshiped.

2 Chronicles 21:7

but because the Lord had made a solemn promise to King David that someone from his family would always rule in Judah, he refused to wipe out David's descendants.

Isaiah 37:35

I will protect it for the sake of my own honor and because of the promise I made to my servant David.

Psalm 132:17

I will give mighty power to the kingdom of David. Each of my chosen kings will shine like a lamp

Psalm 18:28

You, the Lord God, keep my lamp burning and turn darkness to light.

1 Kings 11:32

But Solomon will still rule one tribe, since he is the son of David my servant, and Jerusalem is my chosen city.

1 Kings 11:12

But because David was your father, you will remain king as long as you live. I will wait until your son becomes king, then I will take the kingdom from him.

Genesis 12:2

I will bless you and make your descendants into a great nation. You will become famous and be a blessing to others.

Revelation 22:16

I am Jesus! And I am the one who sent my angel to tell all of you these things for the churches. I am David's Great Descendant, and I am also the bright morning star.

Romans 11:28

The people of Israel are treated as God's enemies, so the good news can come to you Gentiles. But they are still the chosen ones, and God loves them because of their famous ancestors.

John 8:12

Once again Jesus spoke to the people. This time he said, “I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won't be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life.”

Luke 2:32

Your mighty power is a light for all nations, and it will bring honor to your people Israel.”

Matthew 16:18

So I will call you Peter, which means “a rock.” On this rock I will build my church, and death itself will not have any power over it.

Isaiah 62:7

and not let him rest till he makes Jerusalem strong and famous everywhere.

Isaiah 14:32

If a messenger comes from a distant nation, you must say: “The Lord built Zion. Even the poorest of his people will find safety there.”

Isaiah 9:7

His power will never end; peace will last forever. He will rule David's kingdom and make it grow strong. He will always rule with honesty and justice. The Lord All-Powerful will make certain that all of this is done.

Psalm 87:5

God Most High will strengthen the city of Zion. Then everyone will say, “We were born here too.”

2 Samuel 21:17

But Abishai came to the rescue and killed the Philistine. David's soldiers told him, “We can't let you risk your life in battle anymore! You give light to our nation, and we want that flame to keep burning.”

Deuteronomy 4:37

The Lord loved your ancestors and decided that you would be his people. So the Lord used his great power to bring you out of Egypt.

Genesis 26:5

because Abraham did everything I told him to do.

Genesis 19:29

When God destroyed the cities of the valley where Lot lived, he remembered his promise to Abraham and saved Lot from the terrible destruction.