2 Samuel 12:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 12:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 12:2 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 12:2 — KJV
“The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:”
— 2 Samuel 12:2 (KJV)
2 Samuel 12:2 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 12:2
“And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:2: flocks, herds
“And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:2: flocks, herds
“For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him. servants: or, husbandry”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:2: flocks, herds
“Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands;”
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“And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.”
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