2 Samuel 12:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 12:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 12:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 12:6 — KJV
“And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.”
— 2 Samuel 12:6 (KJV)
2 Samuel 12:6 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 12:6
“Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:6: restore, because, thing
“Wherefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish thee; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:6: because, thing, pity
“And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:6: restore, fourfold, thing
“And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:6: because, thing
“And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 12:6: because, thing
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