1 Samuel 30:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 30:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 30:26 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a pres..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 30:26 — KJV
“And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; present: Heb. blessing”
— 1 Samuel 30:26 (KJV)
1 Samuel 30:26 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 30:26
“And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 30:26: david, came, judah
“And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 30:26: david, came, sent
“And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, even to his house.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 30:26: david, sent, elders
“So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease? with...: Heb. in his hand”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 30:26: came, sent, even
“And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads. to the...: Heb. on our heads”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 30:26: david, came, sent
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