1 Samuel 20:1
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my life?”1 Samuel 20:1
What Does 1 Samuel 20:1 Mean?
1 Samuel 20:1 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Friendship.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 20:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Peter 2:9“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:”Psalms 7:4“If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)”2 Corinthians 1:12“For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.”1 John 3:21“Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.”Numbers 35:20“But if he thrust him of hatred, or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die;”1 Samuel 12:3“Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.”1 Samuel 19:19“And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.”1 Samuel 23:26“And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.”1 Samuel 24:9“And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?”1 Samuel 24:11“Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.”1 Samuel 24:17“And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.”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 7:3“O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;”Psalms 18:20“The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.”Psalms 124:6“Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.”Hebrews 11:34“Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.”
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