1 Samuel 3:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 3:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 3:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also ma..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 3:12 — KJV
“In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. when...: Heb. beginning and ending”
— 1 Samuel 3:12 (KJV)
1 Samuel 3:12 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 3:12
“Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 3:12: day, against, eli
“And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; faint: Heb. be tender tremble: Heb. make haste”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 3:12: day, against, make
“But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou king of Judah? I come not against thee this day, but against the house wherewith I have war: for God commanded me to make haste: forbear thee from meddling with God, who is with me, that he destroy thee not. the house...: Heb. the house of my war”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 3:12: day, against, house
“[To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.] Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. Altaschith...: or, Destroy not Michtam: or, A golden Psalm defend...: Heb. set me on high”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 3:12: against, eli, house
“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 3:12: begin, also, make
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