1 Samuel 22:19

“And Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings, and oxen, and asses, and sheep, with the edge of the sword.”

"And Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings, and oxen, and asses, and sheep, with the edge of the sword." - 1 Samuel 22:19
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What does 1 Samuel 22:19 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 22:19 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings, and oxen, and asses, and sheep, with the edge of the sword." This verse comes from a…

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The Weight of Disobedience: A Reflection on 1 Samuel 22:19

The narrative surrounding 1 Samuel 22:19 is heart-wrenching, revealing the depths of human depravity and the consequences of disobedience to God. The verse reads: “And Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings…

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A Prayer of Repentance and Restoration

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the somber account recorded in 1 Samuel 22:19, where we see the devastation that can occur when we stray from Your path and embrace violence, fear, or deceitful ambitions. The verse states: "And Nob, the city of the…

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1 Samuel 22:21 - "And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests."
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