1 Samuel 16:21
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer.”1 Samuel 16:21
What Does 1 Samuel 16:21 Mean?
1 Samuel 16:21 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Friendship.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 16:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 41:46“And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.”1 Kings 1:2“Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the king may get heat.”Proverbs 22:29“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”1 Samuel 19:7“And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan shewed him all those things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence, as in times past.”1 Samuel 16:16“Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.”1 Samuel 17:55“And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.”Psalms 146:3“Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.”Deuteronomy 10:8“At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.”Psalms 118:9“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.”Deuteronomy 1:38“But Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.”1 Samuel 18:2“And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s house.”1 Kings 10:8“Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.”Psalms 62:9“Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.”
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