2 Samuel 13:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 13:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 13:23 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baalhazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absa..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 13:23 — KJV
“And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baalhazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king's sons.”
— 2 Samuel 13:23 (KJV)
2 Samuel 13:23 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 13:23
“And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:23: came, pass, after
“And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:23: came, pass, after
“And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:23: came, pass, two
“And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants be in Gath.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:23: came, pass, two
“And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, when Solomon had built the two houses, the house of the LORD, and the king's house,”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:23: came, pass, two
Pray 2 Samuel 13:23
Generate a Prayer from 2 Samuel 13:23
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse