1 Kings 15:4

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

But for David’s sake, the Lord gave Abijah a kingdom in Jerusalem and allowed him to have a son. He also kept Jerusalem safe.

Cross References

1 Kings 11:36

I will let Solomon’s son keep one tribe to rule over. I will do this for my servant David, so he will always have someone to rule near me in Jerusalem, the city that I chose to be my own.

2 Chronicles 21:7

But the Lord would not destroy David’s family because of the agreement he made with David. He had promised to keep a lamp burning for David and his children forever.

Isaiah 37:35

I will protect this city and save it. I will do this for myself and for my servant David.”

Psalm 132:17

This is where I will make David’s family strong. I will never let the lamp of my chosen king stop burning.

Psalm 18:28

Lord, you provide the flame for my lamp. You, God, turn the darkness around me into light.

1 Kings 11:32

I will let David’s family keep only one tribe. I will do this because of my servant David and because of Jerusalem, the city that I chose from among all the tribes of Israel.

1 Kings 11:12

But I loved your father David, so I will not take your kingdom away from you while you are alive. I will wait until your son becomes king. Then I will take it from him.

Genesis 12:2

I will build a great nation from you. I will bless you and make your name famous. People will use your name to bless other people.

Revelation 22:16

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to tell you these things for the churches. I am the descendant from the family of David. I am the bright morning star.”

Romans 11:28

The Jews refuse to accept the Good News, so they are God’s enemies. This has happened to help you who are not Jews. But they are still God’s chosen people, and he loves them because of the promises he made to their ancestors.

John 8:12

Later, Jesus talked to the people again. He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never live in darkness. They will have the light that gives life.”

Luke 2:32

He is a light to show your way to the other nations. And he will bring honor to your people Israel.”

Matthew 16:18

So I tell you, you are Peter. And I will build my church on this rock. The power of death will not be able to defeat my church.

Jeremiah 33:2

“The Lord made the earth, and he keeps it safe. The Lord is his name. He says,

Isaiah 62:7

Don’t give him any rest until he rebuilds Jerusalem and makes it a place that everyone on earth will praise.

Isaiah 14:32

But what will the messengers from that nation report about us? They will say, “The Lord made Zion strong, and his poor people went there for safety.”

Isaiah 9:7

His power will continue to grow, and there will be peace without end. This will establish him as the king sitting on David’s throne and ruling his kingdom. He will rule with goodness and justice forever and ever. The strong love that the Lord All-Powerful has for his people will make this happen!

Psalm 87:5

But about Zion he says, “I know each and every person born there.” It is the city built by God Most High.

2 Samuel 21:17

But Abishai son of Zeruiah killed this giant Philistine and saved David’s life. Then David’s men made him promise that he would not go out to battle anymore. They said, “If you do, Israel might lose its brightest leader.”

Deuteronomy 4:37

“He loved your ancestors. That is why he chose you, their descendants. And that is why he brought you out of Egypt. He was with you and brought you out with his great power.

Genesis 26:5

I will do this because your father Abraham obeyed my words and did what I said. He obeyed my commands, my laws, and my rules.”

Genesis 19:29

God destroyed the cities in the valley, but he remembered what Abraham had said. So God sent Lot away from those cities before destroying them.