1 Samuel 14:44
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 14:44 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 14:44 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Saul answered, God do so and more also: for thou shalt surely die, Jonathan." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 14:44 — KJV
“And Saul answered, God do so and more also: for thou shalt surely die, Jonathan.”
— 1 Samuel 14:44 (KJV)
1 Samuel 14:44 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 14:44
“And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. How...: Heb. What was, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 14:44: saul, answered, also
“Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! Mephibosheth: also called Meribbaal”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 14:44: saul, answered, also
“And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 14:44: saul, shalt, surely
“And they said unto him, There came a man up to meet us, and said unto us, Go, turn again unto the king that sent you, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that thou sendest to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron? therefore thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 14:44: god, shalt, surely
“And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, is it not because there is no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 14:44: god, shalt, surely
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