1 Samuel 18:21
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 18
“And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain.”1 Samuel 18:21
What Does 1 Samuel 18:21 Mean?
1 Samuel 18:21 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 18:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 10:7“And Pharaoh’s servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?”1 Samuel 18:17“And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the LORD’s battles. For Saul said, Let not mine hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.”Psalms 10:10“He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.”Psalms 56:5“Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.”Psalms 37:12“The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.”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.”Exodus 23:33“They shall not dwell in thy land, lest they make thee sin against me: for if thou serve their gods, it will surely be a snare unto thee.”1 Samuel 18:26“And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king’s son in law: and the days were not expired.”1 Samuel 19:11“Saul also sent messengers unto David’s house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David’s wife told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain.”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;”Proverbs 26:26“Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.”Jeremiah 9:8“Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait.”Matthew 2:7“Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.”2 Samuel 11:15“And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die.”Psalms 7:14“Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.”Psalms 11:2“For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.”Psalms 36:3“The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.”Psalms 38:12“They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.”Proverbs 10:18“He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.”Proverbs 26:24“He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;”
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