1 Samuel 24:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 24:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 24:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 24:1 — KJV
“And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi. following: Heb. after”
— 1 Samuel 24:1 (KJV)
1 Samuel 24:1 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 24:1
“And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. Philistine: or, Philistines instruments...: Heb. three stringed instruments”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 24:1: came, pass, saul
“Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by. set by: Heb. precious”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 24:1: came, pass, saul
“And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor;”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 24:1: came, pass, told
“And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 24:1: came, pass, told
“Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 24:1: came, pass, saul
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