1 Kings 15:4

God's Word

But for David’s sake the Lord his God made Abijam a lamp in Jerusalem. He appointed David’s descendant to rule after him and protected Jerusalem.

Cross References

Genesis 12:2

I will make you a great nation, I will bless you. I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

Genesis 19:29

When God destroyed the cities on the plain, he remembered Abraham. Lot was allowed to escape from the destruction that came to the cities where he was living.

Genesis 26:5

I will bless you because Abraham obeyed me and completed the duties, commands, laws, and instructions I gave him.”

2 Samuel 21:17

But Abishai, son of Zeruiah, came to help David. He attacked the Philistine and killed him. Then David’s men swore an oath, saying, “You’ll never go into battle with us again. The lamp of Israel must never be extinguished.”

1 Kings 11:12

But I will not do it in your lifetime because of your father David. I will tear it away from the hands of your son.

1 Kings 11:32

He will have one tribe ⌞left⌟ because of my servant David and Jerusalem, the city I have chosen from all the tribes of Israel.

1 Kings 11:36

I will give his son one tribe so that my servant David will always have a lamp in my presence in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to place my name.

2 Chronicles 21:7

But the Lord, recalling the promise  he had made to David, didn’t want to destroy David’s family. The Lord had told David that he would always give him and his descendants a ⌞shining⌟ lamp.

Psalm 132:17

There I will make a horn sprout up for David. I will prepare a lamp for my anointed one.

Psalm 18:28

O Lord, you light my lamp. My God turns my darkness into light.

Psalm 87:5

But it will be said of Zion, “Every race is born in it. The Most High will make it secure.”

Isaiah 14:32

How should we answer the messengers from the nations? ⌞Tell them that⌟ the Lord has laid Zion’s foundation, and his humble people will find refuge in it.

Isaiah 37:35

“I will shield this city to rescue it for my sake and for the sake of my servant David.”

Isaiah 62:7

and do not give him any rest until he establishes Jerusalem and makes it an object of praise throughout the earth.

Isaiah 9:7

His government and peace will have unlimited growth. He will establish David’s throne and kingdom. He will uphold it with justice and righteousness now and forever. The Lord of Armies is determined to do this!

Jeremiah 33:2

“I made ⌞the earth⌟, formed it, and set it in place. My name is the Lord. This is what the Lord says:

Matthew 16:18

You are Peter, and I can guarantee that on this rock  I will build my church. And the gates of hell will not overpower it.

Luke 2:32

He is a light that will reveal ⌞salvation⌟ to the nations and bring glory to your people Israel.”

John 8:12

Jesus spoke to the Pharisees again. He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will have a life filled with light and will never live in the dark.”

Romans 11:28

The Good News made the Jewish people enemies because of you. But by God’s choice they are loved because of their ancestors.

Deuteronomy 4:37

Because he loved your ancestors and chose their descendants, he was with you as he brought you out of Egypt by his great power.

Revelation 22:16

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give this testimony to you for the churches. I am the root and descendant of David. I am the bright morning star.”