2 Samuel 12:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 12:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 12:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 12:4 — KJV
“And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.”
— 2 Samuel 12:4 (KJV)
2 Samuel 12:4 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 12:4
“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 12:4: came, flock, herd
“Then Joseph came and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brethren, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have, are come out of the land of Canaan; and, behold, they are in the land of Goshen.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:4: came, flock, herd
“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 12:4: take, own, come
“And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: lamb: or, kid”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:4: came, flock, took
“And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made. hear: or, answer answered: or, heard leaped...: or, leaped up and down at the altar”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:4: own, dress, took
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