1 Samuel 8:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 8:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 8:21 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 8:21 — KJV
“And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD.”
— 1 Samuel 8:21 (KJV)
1 Samuel 8:21 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 8:21
“And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. complained: or, were as it were complainers it displeased: Heb. it was evil in the ears of”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 8:21: heard, people, ears
“And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 8:21: heard, words, people
“And Joshua said unto all the people, Behold, this stone shall be a witness unto us; for it hath heard all the words of the LORD which he spake unto us: it shall be therefore a witness unto you, lest ye deny your God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 8:21: heard, words, people
“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 8:21: heard, words, people
“Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 8:21: heard, people, ears
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