2 Kings 13:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 13:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 13:23 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 13:23 — KJV
“And the LORD was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet. presence: Heb. face”
— 2 Kings 13:23 (KJV)
2 Kings 13:23 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 13:23
“And yet for all that, when they be in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them: for I am the LORD their God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 13:23: lord, covenant, destroy
“As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 13:23: lord, because, would
“Howbeit the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a light to him and to his sons for ever. light: Heb. lamp, or, candle”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 13:23: lord, because, covenant
“And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I did swear to give it to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; and I will give it you for an heritage: I am the LORD. swear: Heb. lift up my hand”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 13:23: lord, abraham, isaac
“Surely none of the men that came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I sware unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me: wholly...: Heb. fulfilled after me”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 13:23: because, abraham, isaac
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