1 Samuel 18:12
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 18
“And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.”1 Samuel 18:12
What Does 1 Samuel 18:12 Mean?
1 Samuel 18:12 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Friendship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 18:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Samuel 16:14“But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.”1 Samuel 18:15“Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.”1 Samuel 28:15“And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do.”Judges 16:20“And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the LORD was departed from him.”1 Samuel 18:29“And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became David’s enemy continually.”1 Samuel 16:13“Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.”1 Samuel 16:18“Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.”Acts 5:17“Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,”Acts 7:9“And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,”Acts 24:25“And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.”Deuteronomy 28:10“And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee.”1 Samuel 16:4“And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?”1 Samuel 18:20“And Michal Saul’s daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.”1 Samuel 20:13“The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father.”1 Samuel 22:13“And Saul said unto him, Why have ye conspired against me, thou and the son of Jesse, in that thou hast given him bread, and a sword, and hast enquired of God for him, that he should rise against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?”Psalms 48:3“God is known in her palaces for a refuge.”Psalms 51:11“Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.”Psalms 53:5“There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.”Hosea 9:12“Though they bring up their children, yet will I bereave them, that there shall not be a man left: yea, woe also to them when I depart from them!”Matthew 25:41“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:”
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