2 Samuel 12:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 12:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 12:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 12:12 — KJV
“For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun.”
— 2 Samuel 12:12 (KJV)
2 Samuel 12:12 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 12:12
“And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:12: thing, before, israel
“Seemeth it but a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister unto them?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:12: thing, before, israel
“All the heave offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer unto the LORD, have I given thee, and thy sons and thy daughters with thee, by a statute for ever: it is a covenant of salt for ever before the LORD unto thee and to thy seed with thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:12: thing, before, israel
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Take all the heads of the people, and hang them up before the LORD against the sun, that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:12: before, israel, sun
“Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:12: thing, before, israel
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