1 Samuel
“There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.”
1 Samuel 2:2
1 Samuel 2:2 (KJV) speaks to God's holiness, worship, and refuge in God — words set in 1 Samuel, the rise of Israel's first kings. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.”
1 Chronicles 16:29“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
1 Timothy 1:17“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:1“Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.”
Psalms 24:10“Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.”
Psalms 33:8“But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.”
Habakkuk 2:20
Common questions
What does 1 Samuel 2:2 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Samuel 2:2 reads: "There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God." The verse speaks to God's holiness, worship, and refuge in God. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Samuel 2 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Samuel 2:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God." is 1 Samuel 2:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Samuel chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Samuel 2:2?
Verses that sit beside 1 Samuel 2:2 include 1 Chronicles 16:29, 1 Timothy 1:17, and John 1:1. Reading them alongside 1 Samuel 2:2 deepens the theme of God's holiness.
How can I pray with 1 Samuel 2:2?
Read 1 Samuel 2:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.