1 Samuel 19:2

1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 19

“But Jonathan Saul’s son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself:”1 Samuel 19:2

What Does 1 Samuel 19:2 Mean?

1 Samuel 19:2 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Friendship.

Cross-References (13)

These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 19:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Proverbs 17:17“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”1 Samuel 18:1“And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.”1 Samuel 20:5“And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may hide myself in the field unto the third day at even.”2 Samuel 1:26“I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.”1 Samuel 20:19“And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was in hand, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel.”Acts 9:24“But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.”1 Samuel 20:2“And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so.”1 Samuel 20:9“And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I knew certainly that evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee?”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.”Psalms 16:3“But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.”Acts 23:16“And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.”1 John 3:12“Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.”John 15:17“These things I command you, that ye love one another.”

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