1 Samuel 23:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 23:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 23:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 23:17 — KJV
“And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.”
— 1 Samuel 23:17 (KJV)
1 Samuel 23:17 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 23:17
“Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 23:17: saul, shalt, king
“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 23:17: hand, saul, king
“Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! shamelessly: or, openly”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 23:17: hand, saul, king
“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 23:17: hand, saul, king
“And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. in time...: Heb. both yesterday and the third day feed: or, rule”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 23:17: saul, shalt, king
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