1 Samuel 26:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 26:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 26:15 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David said to Abner, Art not thou a valiant man? and who is like to thee in Israel? wherefore then hast thou not kep..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 26:15 — KJV
“And David said to Abner, Art not thou a valiant man? and who is like to thee in Israel? wherefore then hast thou not kept thy lord the king? for there came one of the people in to destroy the king thy lord.”
— 1 Samuel 26:15 (KJV)
1 Samuel 26:15 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 26:15
“And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:15: david, wherefore, then
“On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people. blessed: or, thanked”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:15: david, art, israel
“Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. like...: Heb. much as the dust of the earth”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:15: david, art, like
“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. determined: Heb. counselled”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:15: art, then, hast
“Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens. Let me...: or, I find friendly: Heb. to the heart”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:15: art, like, then
Pray 1 Samuel 26:15
Generate a Prayer from 1 Samuel 26:15
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse