1 Samuel 6:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 6:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 6:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they of Bethshemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley: and they lifted up their eyes, and saw the ark, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 6:13 — KJV
“And they of Bethshemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley: and they lifted up their eyes, and saw the ark, and rejoiced to see it.”
— 1 Samuel 6:13 (KJV)
1 Samuel 6:13 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 6:13
“Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.”
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“And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming. to meditate: or, to pray”
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“And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel.”
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“And it came to pass at the time that the cattle conceived, that I lifted up mine eyes, and saw in a dream, and, behold, the rams which leaped upon the cattle were ringstraked, speckled, and grisled. rams: or, he goats”
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“And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. with...: Heb. to thee”
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