2 Samuel 12:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 12:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 12:14 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also tha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 12:14 — KJV
“Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.”
— 2 Samuel 12:14 (KJV)
2 Samuel 12:14 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 12:14
“And Moses sware on that day, saying, Surely the land whereon thy feet have trodden shall be thine inheritance, and thy children's for ever, because thou hast wholly followed the LORD my God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:14: because, hast, lord
“And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:14: hast, given, great
“And he was sore athirst, and called on the LORD, and said, Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy servant: and now shall I die for thirst, and fall into the hand of the uncircumcised?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:14: hast, given, great
“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. witchcraft: Heb. divination”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:14: because, hast, lord
“And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, is it not because there is no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:14: because, hast, lord
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