2 Samuel 1:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 1:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 1:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 1:12 — KJV
“And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.”
— 2 Samuel 1:12 (KJV)
2 Samuel 1:12 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 1:12
“Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:12: wept, fasted, until
“And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:12: son, people, lord
“But the man that is clean, and is not in a journey, and forbeareth to keep the passover, even the same soul shall be cut off from among his people: because he brought not the offering of the LORD in his appointed season, that man shall bear his sin.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:12: even, son, people
“But even a whole month, until it come out at your nostrils, and it be loathsome unto you: because that ye have despised the LORD which is among you, and have wept before him, saying, Why came we forth out of Egypt? whole...: Heb. month of days”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:12: wept, until, even
“(And the children of Israel went up and wept before the LORD until even, and asked counsel of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up again to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother? And the LORD said, Go up against him.)”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:12: wept, until, even
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