1 Kings
“Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.”
1 Kings 8:56
1 Kings 8:56 (KJV) speaks to God's faithfulness, God's promises, and rest — words set in 1 Kings, the history of Israel's kings and the temple. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.”
1 Thessalonians 5:24“For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.”
1 Samuel 12:22“For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.”
2 Corinthians 1:20“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will perform that good thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.”
Jeremiah 33:14“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”
Philippians 1:6“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”
Hebrews 10:23
Common questions
What does 1 Kings 8:56 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Kings 8:56 reads: "Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant." The verse speaks to God's faithfulness, God's promises, and rest. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Kings 8 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Kings 8:56 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant." is 1 Kings 8:56 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Kings chapter 8.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Kings 8:56?
Verses that sit beside 1 Kings 8:56 include 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 1 Samuel 12:22, and 2 Corinthians 1:20. Reading them alongside 1 Kings 8:56 deepens the theme of God's faithfulness.
How can I pray with 1 Kings 8:56?
Read 1 Kings 8:56 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.