1 Samuel 12:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 12:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 12:18 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 12:18 — KJV
“So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.”
— 1 Samuel 12:18 (KJV)
1 Samuel 12:18 in Context — About the Book of 1 Samuel
1 Samuel traces Israel's shift from judges to kings through three lives: Samuel the prophet, Saul the rejected king, and David the shepherd anointed in secret. It is rich with prayer — Hannah's desperate plea for a child opens the book and becomes a template for praying through tears.
Cross-References for 1 Samuel 12:18
“And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven: and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and the fire ran along upon the ground; and the LORD rained hail upon the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 12:18: lord, sent, thunder
“And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 12:18: called, lord, sent
“Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. a certain...: Heb. the portion of a day in his day”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 12:18: lord, rain, day
“And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD, and protested unto thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst unto me, The word that I have heard is good.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 12:18: called, lord, sent
“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 12:18: lord, day, people
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