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Old Testament2 Samuel · Chapter 13

2 Samuel 13:23

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 13:23 — by Collins Asein

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2 Samuel 13:23 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

2 Samuel 13:23 — NIV

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Cross-References for 2 Samuel 13:23

Absalom then gave orders to his men: “Listen to me! When Amnon is in high spirits from drinking wine and I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon down,’ then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Haven’t I given you this order? Be strong and brave.”

Contextual reference, describes the fulfillment of Absalom's plan initiated in 2 Samuel 13:23.

Abimelek stayed in Arumah, and Zebul drove Gaal and his relatives out of Shechem.

Illustrates a similar narrative pattern of intrigue and violence within familial/political contexts.

Then they got Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a goat and dipped the robe in the blood.

Shares the theme of fratricide and deception within a family.

Now when Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the gateway, as though to speak with him privately, and there stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died for shedding the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.

Similar act of treachery and murder under the guise of peace.

They encourage each other in evil schemes, they talk about hiding their snares; they say, “Who will see them?”

Reflects the conspiratorial nature of the events, particularly the hidden intentions of Absalom.

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