2 Samuel 12:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 12:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 12:27 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 12:27 — KJV
“And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.”
— 2 Samuel 12:27 (KJV)
2 Samuel 12:27 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 12:27
“For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even unto Arnon.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:27: fought, against, taken
“Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it, and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:27: fought, against, taken
“And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:27: sent, messengers, against
“And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against thee. privily: Heb. craftily or, to Tormah”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:27: sent, messengers, against
“He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass. Hadoram: also called, Joram to enquire...: or, to salute to congratulate: Heb. to bless had war: Heb. was the man of wars”
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