1 Samuel 18:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 18:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 18:29 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became David's enemy continually." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 18:29 — KJV
“And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became David's enemy continually.”
— 1 Samuel 18:29 (KJV)
1 Samuel 18:29 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 18:29
“And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 18:29: yet, more, david
“And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto David to Hebron, and said to the king, Behold the head of Ishbosheth the son of Saul thine enemy, which sought thy life; and the LORD hath avenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 18:29: saul, david, enemy
“And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 18:29: yet, more, david
“And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 18:29: saul, yet, david
“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 18:29: saul, david, continually
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