1 Samuel 2:8

Holman Christian Standard Bible

He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the garbage pile. He seats them with noblemen and gives them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the Lord’s; He has set the world on them.

Cross References

Genesis 41:14

Then Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and they quickly brought him from the dungeon. He shaved, changed his clothes, and went to Pharaoh.

Genesis 41:40

You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”

2 Samuel 7:8

“Now this is what you are to say to My servant David: ‘This is what the Lord of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture and from following the sheep to be ruler over My people Israel.

1 Kings 16:2

“Because I raised you up from the dust and made you ruler over My people Israel, but you have walked in the way of Jeroboam and have caused My people Israel to sin, provoking Me with their sins,

2 Kings 9:6

So Jehu got up and went into the house. The young prophet poured the oil on his head and said, “This is what the Lord God of Israel says: ‘I anoint you king over the Lord’s people, Israel.

Job 1:21

saying: Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will leave this life. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Praise the name of Yahweh.

Job 2:8

Then Job took a piece of broken pottery to scrape himself while he sat among the ashes.

Psalm 102:25

Long ago You established the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.

Psalm 104:5

He established the earth on its foundations; it will never be shaken.

Psalm 107:41

But He lifts the needy out of their suffering and makes their families multiply like flocks.

Psalm 24:2

for He laid its foundation on the seas and established it on the rivers.

Psalm 75:3

When the earth and all its inhabitants shake, I am the One who steadies its pillars. Selah

Psalm 75:4

I say to the boastful, ‘Do not boast,’ and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horn.

Psalm 75:7

for God is the Judge: He brings down one and exalts another.

Ecclesiastes 4:14

For he came from prison to be king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom.

Isaiah 22:23

I will drive him, like a peg, into a firm place. He will be a throne of honor for his father’s house.

Daniel 2:48

Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief governor over all the wise men of Babylon.

Daniel 4:17

This word is by decree of the observers; the matter is a command from the holy ones. This is so the living will know that the Most High is ruler over the kingdom of men. He gives it to anyone He wants and sets the lowliest of men over it.

Daniel 6:3

Daniel distinguished himself above the administrators and satraps because he had an extraordinary spirit, so the king planned to set him over the whole realm.

Hebrews 1:3

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact expression of His nature, sustaining all things by His powerful word. After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that He has promised to those who love Him?

Revelation 1:6

and made us a kingdom, priests to His God and Father — the glory and dominion are His forever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 22:5

Night will no longer exist, and people will not need lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign forever and ever.

Revelation 3:21

The victor: I will give him the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I also won the victory and sat down with My Father on His throne.

Revelation 5:10

You made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they will reign on the earth.

1 Samuel 15:17

Samuel continued, “Although you once considered yourself unimportant, have you not become the leader of the tribes of Israel? The Lord anointed you king over Israel