1 Samuel 18:11

1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 18

“And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.”1 Samuel 18:11

What Does 1 Samuel 18:11 Mean?

1 Samuel 18:11 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (14)

These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 18:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Samuel 20:33“And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.”Isaiah 54:17“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”1 Samuel 19:10“And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin, but he slipped away out of Saul’s presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped that night.”Psalms 37:32“The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.”Luke 4:30“But he passing through the midst of them went his way,”John 8:59“Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.”John 10:39“Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,”1 Samuel 20:27“And it came to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of the month, that David’s place was empty: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to day?”1 Samuel 20:32“And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done?”2 Samuel 4:8“And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto David to Hebron, and said to the king, Behold the head of Ishbosheth the son of Saul thine enemy, which sought thy life; and the LORD hath avenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed.”2 Samuel 12:7“And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;”Psalms 64:4“That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.”Proverbs 27:4“Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?”1 Samuel 19:9“And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.”

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