1 Samuel 22:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 22:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 22:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themse..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 22:2 — KJV
“And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men. was in debt: Heb. had a creditor discontented: Heb. bitter of soul”
— 1 Samuel 22:2 (KJV)
1 Samuel 22:2 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 22:2
“And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. the steward...: Heb. him that was over his house”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:2: every, one, over
“And he took six hundred chosen chariots, and all the chariots of Egypt, and captains over every one of them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:2: every, one, captain
“A bekah for every man, that is, half a shekel, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for every one that went to be numbered, from twenty years old and upward, for six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty men. every man: Heb. a poll”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:2: every, one, hundred
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:2: every, one, gathered
“We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD. gotten: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:2: every, one, men
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