1 Samuel 26:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 26:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 26:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your mast..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 26:16 — KJV
“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”
— 1 Samuel 26:16 (KJV)
1 Samuel 26:16 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 26:16
“And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. worthy...: Heb. a man of death”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:16: hast, lord, worthy
“And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die: shall...: or, is worthy to die, or, is a son of death”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:16: thing, done, lord
“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 26:16: hast, done, lord
“Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. is done...: Heb. is with thee”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:16: hast, done, lord
“O LORD, for thy servant's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things. great...: Heb. greatnesses”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 26:16: thing, hast, done
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