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Old Testament1 Samuel · Chapter 12

1 Samuel 12:23

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 12:23 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

1 Samuel 12:23 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the g..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

1 Samuel 12:23 — KJV

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: in: Heb. from

1 Samuel 12:23 (KJV)

1 Samuel 12:23 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.

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Cross-References for 1 Samuel 12:23

That they teach you not to do after all their abominations, which they have done unto their gods; so should ye sin against the LORD your God.

Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 12:23: god, should, sin

Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.

Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 12:23: sin, lord, teach

And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. meet...: Heb. as before him

Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 12:23: god, should, lord

Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste; and he said, I have sinned against the LORD your God, and against you. called: Heb. hastened to call

Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 12:23: god, sin, against

Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.

Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 12:23: god, sin, lord

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey