2 Samuel 1:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 1:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 1:26 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 1:26 — KJV
“I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.”
— 2 Samuel 1:26 (KJV)
2 Samuel 1:26 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 1:26
“And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not. a very...: Heb. a song of loves”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:26: very, pleasant, love
“Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as other people: for thou hast gone a whoring from thy God, thou hast loved a reward upon every cornfloor. upon: or, in, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:26: very, hast, love
“I have loved you, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, Wherein hast thou loved us? Was not Esau Jacob's brother? saith the LORD: yet I loved Jacob,”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:26: brother, hast, love
“For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:26: very, hast, love
“Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. pleasant: or, sweet”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:26: jonathan, pleasant, love
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