1 Samuel 22:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 22:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 22:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 22:7 — KJV
“Then Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards, and make you all captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds;”
— 1 Samuel 22:7 (KJV)
1 Samuel 22:7 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 22:7
“And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David, see to thine own house. So all Israel went to their tents.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:7: hear, now, son
“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. money: Gr. silver”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:7: then, servants, now
“But if her husband disallowed her on the day that he heard it; then he shall make her vow which she vowed, and that which she uttered with her lips, wherewith she bound her soul, of none effect: and the LORD shall forgive her.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:7: then, hear, give
“And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:7: now, son, give
“Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. have...: or, will you not, since I have commanded you? valiant: Heb. sons of valour”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 22:7: then, servants, hear
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