1 Samuel 18:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 18:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 18:10 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 18:10 — KJV
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul's hand.”
— 1 Samuel 18:10 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18:10 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 18:10
“And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 18:10: came, pass, evil
“And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 18:10: evil, spirit, saul
“And it came to pass, when God caused me to wander from my father's house, that I said unto her, This is thy kindness which thou shalt shew unto me; at every place whither we shall come, say of me, He is my brother.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 18:10: came, pass, god
“And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 18:10: came, pass, saul
“Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! shamelessly: or, openly”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 18:10: came, saul, house
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