2 Samuel 1:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 1:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 1:18 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.) of Jash..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 1:18 — KJV
“(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.) of Jasher: or, of the upright”
— 2 Samuel 1:18 (KJV)
2 Samuel 1:18 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 1:18
“Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and his abominations which he did, and that which was found in him, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead. Jehoiachin: also called, Jeconiah, or, Coniah”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:18: also, judah, behold
“Also every sickness, and every plague, which is not written in the book of this law, them will the LORD bring upon thee, until thou be destroyed. bring: Heb. cause to ascend”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:18: also, use, written
“And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day. Jasher: or, the upright?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:18: written, book, jasher
“Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:18: also, children, judah
“Go ye, enquire of the LORD for me, and for the people, and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that is found: for great is the wrath of the LORD that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not hearkened unto the words of this book, to do according unto all that which is written concerning us.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:18: judah, use, written
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