2 Samuel 12:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 12:31 — by Collins Asein
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2 Samuel 12:31 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 12:31 — KJV
“And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brickkiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem.”
— 2 Samuel 12:31 (KJV)
2 Samuel 12:31 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 12:31
“And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them with saws, and with harrows of iron, and with axes. Even so dealt David with all the cities of the children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:31: brought, people, saws
“And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. after...: Heb. at the return of the year”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:31: forth, pass, children
“And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:31: forth, pass, children
“Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:31: brought, forth, people
“And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:31: put, made, children
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