2 Samuel 1:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 1:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 1:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 1:6 — KJV
“And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.”
— 2 Samuel 1:6 (KJV)
2 Samuel 1:6 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 1:6
“And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them: and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:6: behold, chariots, horsemen
“And, behold, Saul came after the herd out of the field; and Saul said, What aileth the people that they weep? And they told him the tidings of the men of Jabesh.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:6: told, behold, saul
“Likewise all the men of Israel which had hid themselves in mount Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:6: mount, followed, hard
“And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi. following: Heb. after”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:6: told, behold, saul
“And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:6: young, mount, behold
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