2 Samuel 13:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 13:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 13:24 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and hi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 13:24 — KJV
“And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant.”
— 2 Samuel 13:24 (KJV)
2 Samuel 13:24 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 13:24
“And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:24: came, behold, now
“And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son in law.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:24: king, behold, now
“And David said unto Ahimelech the priest, The king hath commanded me a business, and hath said unto me, Let no man know any thing of the business whereabout I send thee, and what I have commanded thee: and I have appointed my servants to such and such a place.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:24: king, now, servant
“And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings: let us, I pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: peradventure he will save thy life.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:24: king, behold, now
“And they said unto him, Behold now, there be with thy servants fifty strong men; let them go, we pray thee, and seek thy master: lest peradventure the Spirit of the LORD hath taken him up, and cast him upon some mountain, or into some valley. And he said, Ye shall not send. strong...: Heb. sons of strength some mountain: Heb. one of the mountains”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:24: behold, now, servant
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