1 Samuel 26:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 26:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 26:14 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 26:14 — KJV
“And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who art thou that criest to the king?”
— 1 Samuel 26:14 (KJV)
1 Samuel 26:14 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 26:14
“So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:14: david, people, son
“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 26:14: david, people, son
“Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the children of a king. resembled...: Heb. according to the form, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:14: ner, then, answered
“Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, I am.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:14: abner, ner, then
“And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you: in times...: Heb. both yesterday and the third day”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:14: david, abner, ner
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