1 Samuel 30:12

“And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights.”

"And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights." - 1 Samuel 30:12
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What does 1 Samuel 30:12 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 30:12 from the King James Version reads: "And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights." This verse is…

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Reviving the Spirit: Lessons from 1 Samuel 30:12

In the landscape of life, moments of despair can often lead us to glorious experiences of restoration, much like the story found in 1 Samuel 30:12. The verse states, "And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came…

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Restoration of Spirit: A Prayer of Renewal and Strength

Gracious and Loving Father, In the stillness of this moment, we come before You, humbled and aware of our need for Your divine presence in our lives. We are reminded of the words in 1 Samuel 30:12, “And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and…

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1 Samuel 30:12 - "And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights."
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1 Samuel 30:30 - "And to them which were in Hormah, and to them which were in Chorashan, and to them which were in Athach,"
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1 Samuel 4:12
1 Samuel 30:25 - "And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day."
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1 Samuel 30:28 - "And to them which were in Aroer, and to them which were in Siphmoth, and to them which were in Eshtemoa,"
1 Samuel 30:18 - "And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives."
1 Samuel 30:5 - "And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite."
1 Samuel 12:18 - "So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel."
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1 Samuel 30:4 - "Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep."
1 Samuel 30:29 - "And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites,"
1 Samuel 30:31 - "And to them which were in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt."
2 Samuel 12:30 - "And he took their king's crown from off his head, the weight whereof was a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it was set on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance."
1 Samuel 30:27 - "To them which were in Beth-el, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir,"
1 Samuel 30:20 - "And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drave before those other cattle, and said, This is David's spoil."
1 Samuel 30:1 - "And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;"
1 Samuel 30:3 - "¶ So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives."
1 Corinthians 12:30 - "Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?"
1 Kings 12:30 - "And this thing became a sin: for the people went to worship before the one, even unto Dan."