2 Samuel 1:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 1:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 1:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the b..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 1:4 — KJV
“And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. How...: Heb. What was, etc”
— 2 Samuel 1:4 (KJV)
2 Samuel 1:4 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 1:4
“And the messenger answered and said, Israel is fled before the Philistines, and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people, and thy two sons also, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God is taken.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:4: answered, people, fled
“Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! Mephibosheth: also called Meribbaal”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:4: david, answered, also
“Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem, Whether is better for you, either that all the sons of Jerubbaal, which are threescore and ten persons, reign over you, or that one reign over you? remember also that I am your bone and your flesh. Whether...: Heb. What is good? whether, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:4: pray, also, son
“And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? one...: Heb. a man to his neighbour”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:4: people, also, saul
“And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal. was...: Heb. did stink”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:4: people, also, saul
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