1 Samuel 26:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 26:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 26:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 26:11 — KJV
“The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.”
— 1 Samuel 26:11 (KJV)
1 Samuel 26:11 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 26:11
“And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD'S anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:11: lord, forbid, should
“Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you. bribe: Heb. ransom to blind...: or, that I should hide mine eyes at him”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:11: lord, should, mine
“This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD'S anointed. And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster. worthy to die: Heb. the sons of death”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:11: lord, anointed, now
“The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:11: lord, stretch, forth
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:11: should, forth, mine
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