1 Kings 15:4
Nevertheless for David’s sake did the Lord his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:
Context
This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 15 connects to 10 cross-references. Abijam reigns three years in Judah, continuing his father's sins, but the dynasty is preserved for David's sake. Asa reigns forty-one years in Judah doing what is right: he removes male shrine prostitutes, destroys idols, and deposes the queen mother …
Other Translations
Nevertheless for David’s sake did Jehovah his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem;
but for David's sake hath Jehovah his God given to him a lamp in Jerusalem, to raise up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem,
But because of David, the Lord gave him a light in Jerusalem, making his sons king after him, so that Jerusalem might be safe;
Cross References
And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.
What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the Lord hath founded Zion, and the poor of …
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon …
Then will I cast away the seed of Jacob, and David my servant, so that I will not take any …
Thus saith the Lord; If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, and …
Thus saith the Lord the maker thereof, the Lord that formed it, to establish it; the Lord is his name;
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and …
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and …
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.