1 Samuel 17:42
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.”1 Samuel 17:42
What Does 1 Samuel 17:42 Mean?
1 Samuel 17:42 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 42 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 17:42 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Numbers 13:33“And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.”1 Samuel 16:12“And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.”Jeremiah 9:23“Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:”1 Samuel 17:33“And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.”Psalms 123:3“Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.”Genesis 39:6“And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.”2 Kings 18:23“Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.”Job 39:21“He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.”Proverbs 16:18“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”2 Corinthians 11:27“In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.”1 Kings 20:18“And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive.”Nehemiah 4:2“And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?”
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