1 Samuel 24:1
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 24
“And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.”1 Samuel 24:1
What Does 1 Samuel 24:1 Mean?
1 Samuel 24:1 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 24:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 11:38“(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.”1 Samuel 23:28“Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth.”1 Samuel 23:19“Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon?”Proverbs 25:5“Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.”Proverbs 29:12“If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.”Ezekiel 22:9“In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of thee they commit lewdness.”Hosea 7:3“They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.”1 Samuel 23:29“And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi.”
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