2 Samuel 13:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 13:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 13:13 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 13:13 — KJV
“And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.”
— 2 Samuel 13:13 (KJV)
2 Samuel 13:13 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 13:13
“And they said unto him, There came a man up to meet us, and said unto us, Go, turn again unto the king that sent you, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that thou sendest to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron? therefore thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:13: cause, shalt, one
“And the king of the children of Ammon answered unto the messengers of Jephthah, Because Israel took away my land, when they came up out of Egypt, from Arnon even unto Jabbok, and unto Jordan: now therefore restore those lands again peaceably.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:13: cause, israel, now
“Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of the LORD: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:13: one, israel, now
“Bathsheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:13: cause, one, therefore
“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:13: cause, one, israel
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