1 Samuel 22:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 22:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 22:21 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 22:21 — KJV
“And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests.”
— 1 Samuel 22:21 (KJV)
1 Samuel 22:21 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 22:21
“And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabeshgilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:21: shewed, david, saul
“And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD'S anointed.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:21: david, slain, lord
“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 22:21: david, saul, lord
“And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:21: david, saul, lord
“And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:21: david, saul, lord
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