1 Samuel 25:11
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 25
“Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be?”1 Samuel 25:11
What Does 1 Samuel 25:11 Mean?
1 Samuel 25:11 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 25, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Generosity, Hospitality, and Stewardship.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 25:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Judges 8:6“And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?”Deuteronomy 23:4“Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye came forth out of Egypt; and because they hired against thee Balaam the son of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse thee.”Galatians 6:10“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”Genesis 43:16“And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon.”Deuteronomy 8:17“And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.”Judges 8:24“And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.)”1 Samuel 24:13“As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.”1 Samuel 25:3“Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.”1 Samuel 25:14“But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them.”Job 31:17“Or have eaten my morsel myself alone, and the fatherless hath not eaten thereof;”Psalms 73:7“Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.”Ecclesiastes 11:1“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.”John 9:29“We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.”2 Corinthians 6:9“As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;”1 Peter 4:9“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.”
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