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1 Samuel 20:21

1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 20

“And, behold, I will send a lad, saying, Go, find out the arrows. If I expressly say unto the lad, Behold, the arrows are on this side of thee, take them; then come thou: for there is peace to thee, and no hurt; as the LORD liveth.”1 Samuel 20:21

What Does 1 Samuel 20:21 Mean?

1 Samuel 20:21 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (7)

These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 20:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Kings 1:29“And the king sware, and said, As the LORD liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress,”1 Kings 17:12“And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.”Job 27:2“As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul;”Jeremiah 4:2“And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.”Jeremiah 5:2“And though they say, The LORD liveth; surely they swear falsely.”Jeremiah 12:16“And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, The LORD liveth; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people.”Amos 8:14“They that swear by the sin of Samaria, and say, Thy god, O Dan, liveth; and, The manner of Beersheba liveth; even they shall fall, and never rise up again.”

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