2 Samuel 13:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 13:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 13:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this f..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 13:12 — KJV
“And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly. force...: Heb. humble me no such...: Heb. it ought not so to be done”
— 2 Samuel 13:12 (KJV)
2 Samuel 13:12 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 13:12
“And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard it: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter; which thing ought not to be done.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:12: thing, ought, done
“And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things. jewels: Heb. vessels”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:12: brother, thing, ought
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:12: thing, ought, done
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:12: thing, ought, done
“And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and enquired diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:12: such, thing, ought
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