2 Samuel 10:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 10:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 10:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 10:9 — KJV
“When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians:”
— 2 Samuel 10:9 (KJV)
2 Samuel 10:9 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 10:9
“Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. the battle...: Heb. the face of the battle was choice: or, young men”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:9: joab, saw, battle
“And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw it, that they hasted and rose up early, and the men of the city went out against Israel to battle, he and all his people, at a time appointed, before the plain; but he wist not that there were liers in ambush against him behind the city.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:9: saw, battle, against
“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 10:9: battle, against, before
“And the men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin; and the men of Israel put themselves in array to fight against them at Gibeah.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:9: battle, against, men
“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 10:9: battle, against, israel
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