1 Samuel 21:12
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.”1 Samuel 21:12
What Does 1 Samuel 21:12 Mean?
1 Samuel 21:12 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 21, 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 21:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 56:3“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”Luke 2:19“But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.”Psalms 34:4“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”Genesis 12:11“And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon:”Genesis 26:7“And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon.”1 Samuel 21:10“And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.”Psalms 119:11“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”Luke 2:51“And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.”
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