Overview
The Bible addresses beds across 12 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Samuel, Song of Solomon and Amos. Closely related themes include En-Dor, Familiar Spirits, Sorcery and Witchcraft. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Solomon, Saul, David and Jesus.
Key Bible verses about beds
Old Testament
1 Samuel
But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.
And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed it, and took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened bread thereof:
And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night.
Song of Solomon
Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.
They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.
King Solomon made himself a chariot of the wood of Lebanon. a chariot: or, a bed
Amos
That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall; stretch: or, abound with superfluities
That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David; chant: or, quaver
That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph. wine: or, in bowls of wine affliction: Heb. breach
New Testament
Luke
And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.
And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,
And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
People in the Bible and beds
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying beds for yourself
- Begin with 1 Samuel 28:23, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Samuel, Song of Solomon and Amos each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Solomon, Saul and David and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: En-Dor, Familiar Spirits, Sorcery and Witchcraft.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about beds?
The Bible addresses beds across 12 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Samuel, Song of Solomon and Amos. Closely related themes include En-Dor, Familiar Spirits, Sorcery and Witchcraft. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Solomon, Saul, David and Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about beds?
The Bible references beds in 12 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention beds?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Samuel 28:23: “But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with beds?
Solomon, Saul, David and Jesus.
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