1 Samuel 20:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 20:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 20:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee. Whatsoever...: or, Say what is ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 20:4 — KJV
“Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee. Whatsoever...: or, Say what is thy mind and I will do, etc desireth: Heb. speaketh, or, thinketh”
— 1 Samuel 20:4 (KJV)
1 Samuel 20:4 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 20:4
“So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies. made: Heb. cut”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 20:4: jonathan, david, even
“And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean. that which died...: Heb. a carcase”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 20:4: then, soul, even
“And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, desireth: Heb. asketh of thee”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 20:4: whatsoever, soul, desireth
“Then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the LORD'S, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering. whatsoever...: Heb. that which cometh forth, which shall come forth and...: or, or I will offer it, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 20:4: then, whatsoever, etc
“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 20:4: jonathan, david, etc
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