1 Samuel 24:12

“The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.”

"The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee." - 1 Samuel 24:12
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What does 1 Samuel 24:12 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 24:12 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee." This verse is part of a larger narrative in the book of 1 Samuel, which tells the story of King David and…

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Trusting in Divine Justice: The Path of Forgiveness

In a world rife with betrayal, animosity, and conflict, the profound wisdom found in 1 Samuel 24:12 stands as a timeless beacon for believers striving to navigate the complex terrain of interpersonal relationships. The verse articulates the heartfelt plea of David after he…

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A Prayer for Justice and Mercy

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I find myself reflecting deeply on the powerful truth found in the words of 1 Samuel 24:12, where it is written: "The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee." Lord, these…

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1 Samuel 15:24 - "¶ And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice."
2 Samuel 24:12 - "Go and say unto David, Thus saith the LORD, I offer thee three things; choose thee one of them, that I may do it unto thee."
1 Samuel 24:1 - "And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi."
1 Samuel 12:6 - "¶ And Samuel said unto the people, It is the LORD that advanced Moses and Aaron, and that brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt."
1 Samuel 13:12 Saul's disobedience
1 Samuel 13:12 No face of persons
1 Samuel 1:12 - "And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth."
2 Samuel 12:24 - "¶ And David comforted Bath-sheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him."
1 Samuel 12:1 - "And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you."
1 Samuel 2:24 - "Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD'S people to transgress."
1 Samuel 24:13 - "As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee."
1 Samuel 17:24 - "And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid."