1 Samuel 10:2
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 10
“When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel’s sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?”1 Samuel 10:2
What Does 1 Samuel 10:2 Mean?
1 Samuel 10:2 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 10, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 10:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 35:20“And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that is the pillar of Rachel’s grave unto this day.”1 Samuel 9:5“And when they were come to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant that was with him, Come, and let us return; lest my father leave caring for the asses, and take thought for us.”1 Samuel 9:3“And the asses of Kish Saul’s father were lost. And Kish said to Saul his son, Take now one of the servants with thee, and arise, go seek the asses.”Luke 22:10“And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.”Genesis 29:17“Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.”Genesis 35:19“And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.”1 Samuel 10:9“And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day.”Genesis 48:7“And as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way, when yet there was but a little way to come unto Ephrath: and I buried her there in the way of Ephrath; the same is Bethlehem.”Joshua 18:28“And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, which is Jerusalem, Gibeath, and Kirjath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.”1 Samuel 10:16“And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not.”2 Samuel 21:14“And the bones of Saul and Jonathan his son buried they in the country of Benjamin in Zelah, in the sepulchre of Kish his father: and they performed all that the king commanded. And after that God was intreated for the land.”Ezekiel 24:24“Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath done shall ye do: and when this cometh, ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.”Luke 19:30“Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.”Genesis 24:14“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”Luke 2:12“And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”Jeremiah 31:15“Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.”
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