1 Samuel 26:12
1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 26
“So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul’s bolster; and they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither awaked: for they were all asleep; because a deep sleep from the LORD was fallen upon them.”1 Samuel 26:12
What Does 1 Samuel 26:12 Mean?
1 Samuel 26:12 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 26, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 26:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 2:21“And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;”Genesis 15:12“And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.”Isaiah 29:10“For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered.”1 Samuel 24:4“And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe privily.”1 Samuel 26:7“So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in the ground at his bolster: but Abner and the people lay round about him.”Esther 6:1“On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.”Psalms 76:6“At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.”
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