1 Samuel 23:9

“And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.”

"And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod." - 1 Samuel 23:9
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What does 1 Samuel 23:9 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 23:9 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod." This verse is part of the narrative of David's flight from Saul, who was seeking to kill…

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The Power of Seeking Divine Guidance Amidst Adversity

The story of David is rife with moments that exemplify the human struggle between fear and faith. In 1 Samuel 23:9, we find a pivotal moment where David, aware of Saul's secret plots against him, seeks guidance in a profound way. The verse states: "And David knew that Saul…

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A Prayer for Divine Guidance in Times of Distress

O Lord, Sovereign and Almighty, we come before You today with a humble spirit and an open heart, seeking Your guidance and wisdom as we navigate the challenges of this life. As we reflect on the words of 1 Samuel 23:9, "And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief…

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1 Samuel 23:9 - "¶ And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod."
1 Samuel 9:23 - "And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee."
"And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee." - 1 Samuel 9:23
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1 Samuel 13:23 - "And the garrison of the Philistines went out to the passage of Michmash."
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1 Samuel 23:1 - "Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors."
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1 Samuel 23:21 - "And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me."
1 Samuel 9:15 - "¶ Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,"
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1 Samuel 9:25 - "¶ And when they were come down from the high place into the city, Samuel communed with Saul upon the top of the house."
1 Samuel 9:18 - "Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is."
1 Samuel 18:9 - "And Saul eyed David from that day and forward."
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1 Samuel 7:9 - "¶ And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly unto the LORD: and Samuel cried unto the LORD for Israel; and the LORD heard him."
1 Samuel 23:29 - "And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En-gedi."
1 Samuel 23:15 - "And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood."
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 23:16 - "¶ And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God."
1 Samuel 23:8 - "And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men."
1 Samuel 9:17 - "And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people."
1 Samuel 23:28 - "Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth."
1 Samuel 23:18 - "And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house."
1 Samuel 23:24 - "And they arose, and went to Ziph before Saul: but David and his men were in the wilderness of Maon, in the plain on the south of Jeshimon."
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 20:23 - "And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the LORD be between thee and me for ever."
2 Samuel 23:9 - "And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away:"