1 Samuel 20:41
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.”1 Samuel 20:41
What Does 1 Samuel 20:41 Mean?
1 Samuel 20:41 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 41 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Friendship.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 20:41 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Samuel 1:26“I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.”1 Samuel 25:23“And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the ass, and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground,”Genesis 29:11“And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.”1 Samuel 18:3“Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.”1 Kings 1:16“And Bathsheba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?”Genesis 29:13“And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister’s son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.”Genesis 43:28“And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.”Genesis 45:15“Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.”1 Samuel 10:1“Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?”1 Samuel 24:8“David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.”2 Samuel 1:2“It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.”2 Samuel 9:6“Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!”2 Samuel 14:4“And when the woman of Tekoah spake to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king.”2 Samuel 19:39“And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.”1 Kings 18:7“And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Art thou that my lord Elijah?”Acts 20:1“And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.”Acts 20:37“And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,”Acts 21:1“And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:”
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