1 Samuel 31:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 31:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 31:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 31:7 — KJV
“And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.”
— 1 Samuel 31:7 (KJV)
1 Samuel 31:7 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 31:7
“And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 31:7: men, israel, valley
“And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. Philistine: or, Philistines instruments...: Heb. three stringed instruments”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 31:7: men, israel, saul
“On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt:”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 31:7: israel, side, valley
“And the messenger answered and said, Israel is fled before the Philistines, and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people, and thy two sons also, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God is taken.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 31:7: israel, fled, sons
“Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father. it came...: or, there was a day”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 31:7: other, side, saul
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