1 Samuel
“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.”
1 Samuel 30:6
1 Samuel 30:6 (KJV) speaks to discouragement, encouragement, 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
“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”
Psalms 31:24“From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
Psalms 61:2“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.”
Psalms 42:5“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.”
Psalms 42:11“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Galatians 6:9
Common questions
What does 1 Samuel 30:6 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Samuel 30:6 reads: "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." The verse speaks to discouragement, encouragement, and refuge in God. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Samuel 30 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 30:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is 1 Samuel 30:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Samuel chapter 30.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Samuel 30:6?
Verses that sit beside 1 Samuel 30:6 include Psalms 31:24, Psalms 61:2, and Psalms 46:1. Reading them alongside 1 Samuel 30:6 deepens the theme of discouragement.
How can I pray with 1 Samuel 30:6?
Read 1 Samuel 30:6 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.