1 Samuel 24:8
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 24
“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.”1 Samuel 24:8
What Does 1 Samuel 24:8 Mean?
1 Samuel 24:8 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 24:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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,”1 Kings 1:16“And Bathsheba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?”Psalms 57:1“Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.”Genesis 17:3“And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,”Exodus 20:12“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”Joshua 10:16“But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah.”1 Samuel 20:41“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 26:13“Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill afar off; a great space being between them:”1 Samuel 26:17“And Saul knew David’s voice, and said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And David said, It is my voice, my lord, O king.”1 Samuel 28:14“And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man cometh up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself.”Daniel 4:19“Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonied for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake, and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or the interpretation thereof, trouble thee. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, the dream be to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thine enemies.”Romans 13:7“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”1 Peter 2:17“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”
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