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1 Samuel 17:15

1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 17

“But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father’s sheep at Bethlehem.”1 Samuel 17:15

What Does 1 Samuel 17:15 Mean?

1 Samuel 17:15 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 15 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (8)

These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 17:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Samuel 18:2“And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s house.”1 Samuel 16:11“And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.”1 Samuel 16:19“Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep.”Psalms 131:1“Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.”Genesis 46:32“And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have.”1 Chronicles 17:7“Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel:”Psalms 78:70“He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:”Genesis 34:5“And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter: now his sons were with his cattle in the field: and Jacob held his peace until they were come.”

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