2 Samuel 11:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 11:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 11:15 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 11:15 — KJV
“And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die. hottest: Heb. strong from him: Heb. from after him”
— 2 Samuel 11:15 (KJV)
2 Samuel 11:15 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 11:15
“And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people: on high...: Heb. in the top of the people”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 11:15: wrote, letter, saying
“And when the men of Israel retired in the battle, Benjamin began to smite and kill of the men of Israel about thirty persons: for they said, Surely they are smitten down before us, as in the first battle. to smite...: Heb. to smite the wounded”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 11:15: battle, retire, smitten
“And I thought to advertise thee, saying, Buy it before the inhabitants, and before the elders of my people. If thou wilt redeem it, redeem it: but if thou wilt not redeem it, then tell me, that I may know: for there is none to redeem it beside thee; and I am after thee. And he said, I will redeem it. I thought...: Heb. I said, I will reveal in thine ear”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 11:15: saying, may, heb
“And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 11:15: saying, set, may
“And Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote letters, and sent to Samaria, unto the rulers of Jezreel, to the elders, and to them that brought up Ahab's children, saying, them...: Heb. nourishers”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 11:15: wrote, letter, saying
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