2 Samuel 10:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 10:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 10:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entering in of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 10:8 — KJV
“And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entering in of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba, and of Rehob, and Ishtob, and Maacah, were by themselves in the field.”
— 2 Samuel 10:8 (KJV)
2 Samuel 10:8 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 10:8
“And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:8: children, ammon, came
“And when the children of Ammon saw that they stank before David, the children of Ammon sent and hired the Syrians of Bethrehob, and the Syrians of Zoba, twenty thousand footmen, and of king Maacah a thousand men, and of Ishtob twelve thousand men. Ishtob: or, the men of Tob”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:8: children, ammon, syrians
“And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men. they joined...: Heb. the battle was spread army: Heb. array”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:8: put, battle, array
“So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king of Maachah and his people; who came and pitched before Medeba. And the children of Ammon gathered themselves together from their cities, and came to battle.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:8: children, ammon, came
“And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:8: came, put, battle
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