1 Samuel 30:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 30:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 30:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, e..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 30:6 — KJV
“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. grieved: Heb. bitter”
— 1 Samuel 30:6 (KJV)
1 Samuel 30:6 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 30:6
“Thou shalt not do so unto the LORD thy God: for every abomination to the LORD, which he hateth, have they done unto their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt in the fire to their gods. to the: Heb. of the”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 30:6: every, sons, daughters
“Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. arms: Heb. bosom”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 30:6: people, sons, daughters
“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. decketh: Heb. decketh as a priest”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 30:6: greatly, soul, himself
“Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword. that...: Heb. the pity of your soul”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 30:6: soul, sons, daughters
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them; by...: Heb. by revenging revengement”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 30:6: greatly, because, himself
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