2 Samuel 11:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 11:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 11:7 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Uriah was come unto him, David demanded of him how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered...." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 11:7 — KJV
“And when Uriah was come unto him, David demanded of him how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered. how Joab...: Heb. of the peace of, etc”
— 2 Samuel 11:7 (KJV)
2 Samuel 11:7 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 11:7
“And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. How...: Heb. What was, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 11:7: david, how, people
“Then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the LORD'S, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering. whatsoever...: Heb. that which cometh forth, which shall come forth and...: or, or I will offer it, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 11:7: come, heb, peace
“And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do unto him? How shall we order...: Heb. What shall be the manner of the, etc how shall we do...: or, what shall he do?: Heb. what shall be his work?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 11:7: come, how, heb
“And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies. fetch: Heb. take unto us”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 11:7: come, people, heb
“As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him. this time: Heb. to day”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 11:7: come, people, war
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