1 Samuel 4:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 4:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 4:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 4:20 — KJV
“And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it. neither...: Heb. set not her heart”
— 1 Samuel 4:20 (KJV)
1 Samuel 4:20 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 4:20
“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 4:20: fear, hast, neither
“But the people answered, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we flee away, they will not care for us; neither if half of us die, will they care for us: but now thou art worth ten thousand of us: therefore now it is better that thou succour us out of the city. care...: Heb. set their heart on us worth...: Heb. as ten thousand of us succour: Heb. be to succour or help”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 4:20: answered, neither, heb
“And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid. season: Heb. set time”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 4:20: about, time, son
“And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? considered: Heb. set thy heart on”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 4:20: fear, hast, heb
“And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah. neither...: Heb. let not thy heart be tender”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 4:20: fear, son, neither
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