1 Samuel 6:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 6:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 6:21 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kirjathjearim, saying, The Philistines have brought again the ark of the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 6:21 — KJV
“And they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kirjathjearim, saying, The Philistines have brought again the ark of the LORD; come ye down, and fetch it up to you.”
— 1 Samuel 6:21 (KJV)
1 Samuel 6:21 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 6:21
“And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 6:21: sent, messengers, saying
“And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 6:21: sent, saying, philistines
“He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: face: Heb. eye”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 6:21: sent, messengers, saying
“Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 6:21: sent, saying, again
“And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against thee. privily: Heb. craftily or, to Tormah”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 6:21: sent, messengers, saying
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