2 Samuel 12:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 12:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 12:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 12:5 — KJV
“And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die: shall...: or, is worthy to die, or, is a son of death”
— 2 Samuel 12:5 (KJV)
2 Samuel 12:5 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 12:5
“This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD'S anointed. And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster. worthy to die: Heb. the sons of death”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:5: lord, liveth, done
“But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel. Achan: also called, Achar Zabdi: also called, Zimri”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:5: anger, kindled, against
“For, as the LORD liveth, which saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But there was not a man among all the people that answered him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:5: nathan, lord, liveth
“And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:5: david, against, nathan
“When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:5: against, lord, hath
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