2 Samuel 1:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 1:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 1:2 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and ear..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 1:2 — KJV
“It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.”
— 2 Samuel 1:2 (KJV)
2 Samuel 1:2 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 1:2
“And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head:”
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“And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads.”
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“And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes rent, and with earth upon his head.”
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“And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead? vex: Heb. do hurt”
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“And it came to pass after seven days, that the waters of the flood were upon the earth. after...: or, on the seventh day”
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