1 Samuel 30:6 “And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning h…”

1 Samuel 30:6

And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.

World English Bible

David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the souls of all the people were grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.

American Standard Version

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David strengthened himself in Jehovah his God.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Dauid was in great sorowe: for the people entended to stone him, because the heartes of all the people were vexed euery man for his sonnes and for his daughters: but Dauid comforted him selfe in the Lord his God.

Darby Translation

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him; for the soul of all the people was embittered, every man because of his sons and because of his daughters; but David strengthened himself in Jehovah his God.

Young's Literal Translation

and David hath great distress, for the people have said to stone him, for the soul of all the people hath been bitter, each for his sons and for his daughters; and David doth strengthen himself in Jehovah his God.

Bible in Basic English

And David was greatly troubled; for the people were talking of stoning him, because their hearts were bitter, every man sorrowing for his sons and his daughters: but David made himself strong in the Lord his God.

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Cross references

“was greatly”

Psalm 25:17 Psalm 116:10 2 Corinthians 4:8 2 Corinthians 7:5 Genesis 32:7 Psalm 42:7

Psalm 25:17 · BSB

The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.

Psalm 116:10 · BSB

I believed, therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.”

2 Corinthians 4:8 · BSB

We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

2 Corinthians 7:5 · BSB

For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.

Genesis 32:7 · BSB

In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels.

Psalm 42:7 · BSB

Deep calls to deep in the roar of Your waterfalls; all Your breakers and waves have rolled over me.

“the people”

Exodus 17:4 Numbers 14:10 Matthew 21:9 Matthew 27:22 Psalm 62:9

Exodus 17:4 · BSB

Then Moses cried out to the LORD, “What should I do with these people? A little more and they will stone me!”

Numbers 14:10 · BSB

But the whole congregation threatened to stone Joshua and Caleb. Then the glory of the LORD appeared to all the Israelites at the Tent of Meeting.

Matthew 21:9 · BSB

The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Matthew 27:22 · BSB

“What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”

Psalm 62:9 · BSB

Lowborn men are but a vapor; the exalted are but a lie. Weighed on the scale, they go up; together they are but a vapor.

“grieved”

1 Samuel 1:10 Judges 18:25 2 Samuel 17:8 2 Kings 4:27

1 Samuel 1:10 · BSB

In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears.

Judges 18:25 · BSB

The Danites said to him, “Do not raise your voice against us, or angry men will attack you, and you and your family will lose your lives.”

2 Samuel 17:8 · BSB

He continued, “You know your father and his men. They are mighty men, and as fierce as a wild bear robbed of her cubs. Moreover, your father is a man of war who will not spend the night with the troops.

2 Kings 4:27 · BSB

When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me a…

“David”

Psalm 56:11 Psalm 62:5 Psalm 27:1–3 Psalm 18:6 Romans 8:31 Hebrews 13:6

Psalm 56:11 · BSB

in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Psalm 62:5 · BSB

Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.

Psalm 27:1–3 · BSB

The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

Psalm 18:6 · BSB

In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Romans 8:31 · BSB

What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Hebrews 13:6 · BSB

So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Also

Psalm 27:14 John 8:59 Romans 4:20

Psalm 27:14 · BSB

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

John 8:59 · BSB

At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.

Romans 4:20 · BSB

Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5David’s two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel, had been taken captive.

7Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him,

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