1 Samuel 14:47

“So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them.”

"So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them." - 1 Samuel 14:47
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What does 1 Samuel 14:47 mean?

1 Samuel 14:47 (KJV) states: "So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned…

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Victory in Obedience: A Journey Through Trials and Triumphs

In the tumultuous age of Israel's transition from judges to kings, the figure of King Saul emerges as a complex character. The pivotal moment captured in 1 Samuel 14:47 illustrates not only the ascension of Saul's authority but also the weight of responsibility that accompanies…

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A Prayer for Victory and Strength Against Our Enemies

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts filled with gratitude and reverence, acknowledging Your sovereignty and power over all creation. As we reflect on the words of 1 Samuel 14:47, "So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every…

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1 Samuel 14:47 - "¶ So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them."
1 Samuel 17:47 - "And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands."
Philemon 1:4-7
1 Samuel 14:6
1 Samuel 14:7
1 Samuel 14:27
1 Samuel 13:14
2 Samuel 6:14
1 Samuel 11:14 - "Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there."
2 Samuel 22:47 - "The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation."
1 Samuel 13:13-14
1 Samuel 17:14 - "And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul."
1 Samuel 4:14-16
1 Samuel 15:14 - "And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?"
1 Samuel 14:51 - "And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel."
1 Samuel 14:25 - "And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground."
1 Samuel 9:14 - "And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place."
1 Samuel 19:14 - "And when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, He is sick."
1 Samuel 14:46 - "Then Saul went up from following the Philistines: and the Philistines went to their own place."
1 Samuel 14:35 - "And Saul built an altar unto the LORD: the same was the first altar that he built unto the LORD."
1 Samuel 18:14 - "And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him."
2 Samuel 14:1 - "Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom."
Mark 14:47 - "And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear."
1 Samuel 16:14 - "¶ But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him."
1 Samuel 14:42 - "And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken."
1 Samuel 14:31 - "And they smote the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon: and the people were very faint."
1 Samuel 1:14 - "And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee."
Leviticus 14:47 - "And he that lieth in the house shall wash his clothes; and he that eateth in the house shall wash his clothes."
ezekiel 47:1-12