1 Samuel 22:17
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 22
“And the king said unto the footmen that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of the LORD: because their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not shew it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the LORD.”1 Samuel 22:17
What Does 1 Samuel 22:17 Mean?
1 Samuel 22:17 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 22:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 1:17“But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.”1 Samuel 2:31“Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thine arm, and the arm of thy father’s house, that there shall not be an old man in thine house.”Psalms 44:22“Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.”1 Samuel 14:45“And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? God forbid: as the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not.”1 Kings 14:27“And king Rehoboam made in their stead brasen shields, and committed them unto the hands of the chief of the guard, which kept the door of the king’s house.”Psalms 55:20“He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.”Proverbs 28:15“As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.”1 Samuel 19:17“And Saul said unto Michal, Why hast thou deceived me so, and sent away mine enemy, that he is escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said unto me, Let me go; why should I kill thee?”2 Samuel 1:15“And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall upon him. And he smote him that he died.”2 Samuel 11:16“And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.”2 Samuel 13:28“Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.”1 Kings 21:11“And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was written in the letters which she had sent unto them.”2 Kings 1:11“Again also he sent unto him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he answered and said unto him, O man of God, thus hath the king said, Come down quickly.”2 Kings 1:13“And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight.”Hebrews 11:37“They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;”1 Samuel 8:11“And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before his chariots.”1 Samuel 20:33“And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.”1 Samuel 22:13“And Saul said unto him, Why have ye conspired against me, thou and the son of Jesse, in that thou hast given him bread, and a sword, and hast enquired of God for him, that he should rise against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?”1 Samuel 25:17“Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.”2 Samuel 15:1“And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.”
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