1 Samuel 19:10

“And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but he slipped away out of Saul’s presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped that night.”

"And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but he slipped away out of Saul’s presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped that night." - 1 Samuel 19:10
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What does 1 Samuel 19:10 mean?

First Samuel 19:10 in the King James Version reads, "And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but he slipped away out of Saul's presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped that night." This verse is part of the larger…

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Fleeing From Anger: A Lesson in God’s Deliverance

In 1 Samuel 19:10 (KJV), we find a narrative steeped in conflict and divine providence. The verse reads: "And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but he slipped away out of Saul's presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and…

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A Prayer for Deliverance and Protection in Times of Peril

O Divine Protector, In the stillness of this sacred hour, I come before Your holy presence, seeking refuge and strength, recalling the events recorded in 1 Samuel 19:10 where it is written, "And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but he slipped away…

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1 Samuel 19:10 - "And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but he slipped away out of Saul's presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped that night."
1 Samuel 19:19 - "And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah."
1 Samuel 10:1 Samuel anoniting Saul
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 3:19 - "¶ And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground."
1 Samuel 3:1-10
1 Samuel 3:19-21
1 Samuel 28:15-19
1 Samuel 19:18 - "¶ So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and dwelt in Naioth."
1 Samuel 8:19-22
1 Samuel 8:19-22
Luke 19:1-10
1 Samuel 8:19-23
1 Samuel 8:19-22
1 Samuel 8:19 - "¶ Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;"
Luke 19:1-10
1 Samuel 19:1 - "And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David."
1 Samuel 8:10 - "¶ And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king."
2 Samuel 19:10 - "And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?"
2 Samuel 19:1 - "And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom."
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."
"And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah." - 1 Samuel 19:19
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 21:10-15
1 Samuel 19:14 - "And when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, He is sick."
1 Samuel 10:15 - "And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you."