1 Samuel 23:21

New International Reader's Version

Saul replied, “May the Lord bless you because you were concerned about me.

Cross References

Genesis 20:13

God had me wander away from my father’s house. So I said to her, ‘Here is how you can show your love to me. Everywhere we go, say about me, “He’s my brother.” ’ ”

2 Samuel 2:5

So he sent messengers to them to speak for him. The messengers said, “You were kind to bury the body of your master Saul. May the Lord bless you for that.

Psalm 10:3

He brags about what his heart desires. He speaks well of those who always want more. He attacks the Lord with his words.

Isaiah 66:5

Listen to the word of the Lord. Listen, you who tremble with fear when he speaks. He says, “Some of your own people hate you. They turn their backs on you because you are faithful to me. They make fun of you and say, ‘Let the Lord show his glory by saving you. Then we can see how happy you are.’ But they will be put to shame.

Micah 3:11

Your judges take money from people who want special favors. Your priests teach only if they get paid for it. Your prophets won’t tell fortunes unless they receive money. But you still look for the Lord’s help. You say, “The Lord is with us. No trouble will come on us.”

Judges 17:2

He said to his mother, “Someone took 28 pounds of silver from you. I heard you curse the one who took it. I have the silver with me. I’m the one who took it.” Then his mother said, “My son, may the Lord bless you!”

1 Samuel 15:13

When Samuel got there, Saul said, “May the Lord bless you. I’ve done what he directed me to do.”

1 Samuel 22:8

Is that why all of you have joined together against me? No one tells me when my son makes a covenant with Jesse’s son. None of you is concerned about me. No one tells me that my son has stirred up Jesse’s son to hide and wait to attack me. But that’s exactly what’s happening now.”

1 Samuel 23:22

Make sure you are right. Go and check things out again. Find out where David usually goes. Find out who has seen him there. People tell me he’s very tricky.