1 Samuel 20:12
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“And Jonathan said unto David, O LORD God of Israel, when I have sounded my father about to morrow any time, or the third day, and, behold, if there be good toward David, and I then send not unto thee, and shew it thee;”1 Samuel 20:12
What Does 1 Samuel 20:12 Mean?
1 Samuel 20:12 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Friendship.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 20:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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 23:18“And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.”Joshua 22:22“The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,)”Job 31:4“Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps?”Psalms 17:3“Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.”Psalms 139:1“O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.”Proverbs 20:5“Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.”Proverbs 25:2“It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.”
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