2 Samuel 1:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 1:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 1:15 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall upon him. And he smote him that he died." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 1:15 — KJV
“And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall upon him. And he smote him that he died.”
— 2 Samuel 1:15 (KJV)
2 Samuel 1:15 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 1:15
“And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew the men of seven hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote Shobach the captain of their host, who died there. horsemen: also called, footmen”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:15: david, called, men
“Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer, and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A woman slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:15: called, young, men
“But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them. railed...: Heb. flew upon them”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:15: david, one, young
“And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of the young men come over and fetch it.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:15: david, one, young
“And David smote them from the twilight even unto the evening of the next day: and there escaped not a man of them, save four hundred young men, which rode upon camels, and fled. the next...: Heb. their morrow”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:15: david, young, men
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