1 Samuel 9:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 9:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 9:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And on whom is all t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 9:20 — KJV
“And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And on whom is all the desire of Israel? Is it not on thee, and on all thy father's house? three...: Heb. to day three days”
— 1 Samuel 9:20 (KJV)
1 Samuel 9:20 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 9:20
“In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thine house”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 9:20: thine, days, set
“And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the countries that pertained to the children of Israel, and made all that were present in Israel to serve, even to serve the LORD their God. And all his days they departed not from following the LORD, the God of their fathers. present: Heb. found from...: Heb. from after”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 9:20: days, found, israel
“In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thy house”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 9:20: thine, days, set
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 9:20: three, days, israel
“Seven days shall there be no leaven found in your houses: for whosoever eateth that which is leavened, even that soul shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he be a stranger, or born in the land.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 9:20: days, found, israel
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