1 Samuel 2:8
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and he hath set the world upon them.”1 Samuel 2:8
What Does 1 Samuel 2:8 Mean?
1 Samuel 2:8 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 8 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 Care for the Poor.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 2:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 113:7“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;”Daniel 2:48“Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.”James 2:5“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?”Job 36:7“He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.”Psalms 75:3“The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.”Daniel 4:17“This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.”Daniel 6:3“Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.”1 Samuel 15:17“And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?”Ecclesiastes 4:14“For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.”Esther 2:17“And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti.”Revelation 1:6“And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”2 Samuel 7:8“Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:”Luke 1:51“He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.”Revelation 5:10“And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.”Revelation 22:5“And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.”Job 36:6“He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.”Job 38:4“Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.”Job 42:10“And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.”Psalms 107:41“Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.”Colossians 1:17“And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.”
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