1 Samuel 17:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 17:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 17:29 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 17:29 — KJV
“And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?”
— 1 Samuel 17:29 (KJV)
1 Samuel 17:29 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 17:29
“And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 17:29: david, now, done
“And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 17:29: now, done, cause
“And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 17:29: david, done, cause
“And David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 17:29: david, now, done
“Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. while...: Heb. being yet shut up”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 17:29: david, now, cause
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