What does 1 Samuel 22:23 mean?

1 Samuel 22:23 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Samuel 22:23 today?

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1 Samuel 22:23 Meaning

Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard.

Context Explained

21And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests.

22And David said unto Abiathar, I knew it that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul: I have occasioned the death of all the persons of thy father's house.

23Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard.

Key Themes

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Source: 1 Samuel 22:23