1 Samuel 21:10

“And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.”

"And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath." - 1 Samuel 21:10
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What does 1 Samuel 21:10 mean?

1 Samuel 21:10 (KJV): "And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath." In this verse, we find the young David fleeing from King Saul, his own king and the man who had once been a father figure to him. David, who had been anointed as the…

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Fleeing to Trust: David's Flight to Gath

In 1 Samuel 21:10, we read, "And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath." This succinct, yet poignant verse, captures a pivotal moment in David's life, brimming with emotional depth and profound lessons for our own journeys of faith…

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A Prayer for Fear and Courage in Troubling Times

Heavenly Father, In the quiet corners of my heart, I draw near to You, reflecting on the poignant journey of David as captured in 1 Samuel 21:10: "And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath." This verse resonates deeply within me…

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1 Samuel 21:10-15
1 Samuel 21:10 - "¶ And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath."
1 Samuel 10:21 - "When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be found."
1 Samuel 10:1 Samuel anoniting Saul
1 Samuel 3:21
1 Samuel 3:21
1 Samuel 3:21
1 Samuel 3:21
1 Samuel 8:21 - "And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD."
1 Samuel 15:10 - "¶ Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,"
1 Samuel 3:21 - "And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD."
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 3:19-21
1 Samuel 3:1-10
1 Samuel 8:10 - "¶ And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king."
1 Samuel 3:21 Make Samuel a young adult before the people of Shiloh
1 Samuel 22:21 - "And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests."
1 Samuel 2:21 - "And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD."
1 Samuel 23:21 - "And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me."
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 13:21 - "Yet they had a file for the mattocks, and for the coulters, and for the forks, and for the axes, and to sharpen the goads."
1 Samuel 10:15 - "And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you."
1 Samuel 3:21 Make Samuel a young man dressed as a prophet before the people of Shiloh
1 Samuel 17:21 - "For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army."
1 Samuel 1:21 - "And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto the LORD the yearly sacrifice, and his vow."
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?"