2 Samuel 10:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 10:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 10:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which se..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 10:12 — KJV
“Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.”
— 2 Samuel 10:12 (KJV)
2 Samuel 10:12 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 10:12
“Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:12: good, courage, let
“And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken. It is...: Heb. The word is good”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:12: good, let, people
“And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us: send...: Heb. break forth and send in their...: Heb. in the cities of their suburbs”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:12: good, let, cities
“Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD. Praise...: Heb. Hallelujah”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:12: let, men, people
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord GOD. exactions: Heb. expulsions”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:12: let, men, people
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