2 Kings 9:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 9:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 9:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they said, It is false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus spake he to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 9:12 — KJV
“And they said, It is false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus spake he to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel.”
— 2 Kings 9:12 (KJV)
2 Kings 9:12 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 9:12
“And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 9:12: thus, saith, lord
“And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. came: Heb. approached”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 9:12: now, thus, saying
“And there came a man of God, and spake unto the king of Israel, and said, Thus saith the LORD, Because the Syrians have said, The LORD is God of the hills, but he is not God of the valleys, therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thine hand, and ye shall know that I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 9:12: now, thus, spake
“Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 9:12: thus, saith, lord
“And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 9:12: thus, saith, lord
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