1 Samuel 19:5
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 19
“For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?”1 Samuel 19:5
What Does 1 Samuel 19:5 Mean?
1 Samuel 19:5 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 5 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 19:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Samuel 11:13“And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: for to day the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel.”1 Chronicles 11:14“And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance.”Judges 9:17“(For my father fought for you, and adventured his life far, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian:”Judges 12:3“And when I saw that ye delivered me not, I put my life in my hands, and passed over against the children of Ammon, and the LORD delivered them into my hand: wherefore then are ye come up unto me this day, to fight against me?”1 Samuel 20:32“And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done?”Matthew 27:4“Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.”1 Samuel 28:21“And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest unto me.”Psalms 119:109“My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.”Acts 20:24“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”Jeremiah 26:15“But know ye for certain, that if ye put me to death, ye shall surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this city, and upon the inhabitants thereof: for of a truth the LORD hath sent me unto you to speak all these words in your ears.”Matthew 27:24“When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.”John 15:25“But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.”Philippians 2:30“Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.”Deuteronomy 19:10“That innocent blood be not shed in thy land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and so blood be upon thee.”1 Samuel 14:45“And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? God forbid: as the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not.”1 Samuel 17:49“And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.”2 Samuel 23:10“He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.”Job 13:14“Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?”Psalms 69:4“They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.”Exodus 14:13“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.”
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