1 Samuel 10:27

“But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.”

"But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace." - 1 Samuel 10:27
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What does 1 Samuel 10:27 mean?

1 Samuel 10:27 (KJV): "But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace." In order to fully understand the meaning and significance of this verse, it is important to examine the context in…

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The Silence of Leadership: Finding Strength in Rejection

In our journey through life and faith, we often encounter moments of rejection and doubt, not only from others but sometimes even within our own hearts. The verse from 1 Samuel 10:27 (KJV) speaks volumes about the struggles that accompany leadership and the challenges of faith…

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Prayer for Strength and Humility in the Face of Rejection

Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we pause in solemn reverence, aware of our own frailty and need for Your grace. We reflect upon the words of 1 Samuel 10:27 — "But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no…

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1 Samuel 10:27 - "But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace."
1 Samuel 27:10 - "And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites."
1 Samuel 10:1 Samuel anoniting Saul
1 Samuel 14:27
1 Samuel 20:27-29
1 Samuel 20:27-30
2 Samuel 1. 17-27
1 Samuel 15:27 - "And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent."
2 Samuel 1:27 - "How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!"
1 Samuel 15:10 - "¶ Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,"
1 Samuel 10:17 - "¶ And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;"
1 Samuel 3:10 - "And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth."
1 Samuel 3:1-10
1 Samuel 27:4 - "And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him."
1 Samuel 1:27 - "For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:"
1 Samuel 27:7 - "And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months."
1 Samuel 8:10 - "¶ And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king."
1 Samuel 23:27 - "¶ But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land."
1 Samuel 16:10 - "Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these."
1 Samuel 10:20 - "And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken."
1 Samuel 1:10 - "And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore."
1 Samuel 17:27 - "And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him."
1 Samuel 21:10-15
1 Samuel 10:15 - "And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you."
1 Samuel 27:6 - "Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day."
1 Samuel 10:1 - "Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?"
1 Samuel 9:27 - "And as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he passed on,) but stand thou still a while, that I may shew thee the word of God."
1 Samuel 10:25 - "Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house."
1 Samuel 30:27 - "To them which were in Beth-el, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir,"