2 Samuel 12:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 12:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 12:22 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 12:22 — KJV
“And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?”
— 2 Samuel 12:22 (KJV)
2 Samuel 12:22 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 12:22
“And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead? vex: Heb. do hurt”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:22: while, child, yet
“Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak. with...: Heb. before thee midst: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:22: while, yet, alive
“But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:22: child, alive, god
“And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace. Jethro: Heb. Jether”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:22: yet, alive, whether
“Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:22: child, god, may
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