2 Samuel 13:30
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 13:30 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 13:30 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 13:30 — KJV
“And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.”
— 2 Samuel 13:30 (KJV)
2 Samuel 13:30 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 13:30
“And the servants of Achish said unto him, Is not this David the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:30: david, saying, hath
“While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. fell: Heb. rushed”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:30: came, while, way
“When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:30: came, way, saying
“And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. appointment: Heb. mouth determined: or, settled”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:30: david, absalom, hath
“And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:30: pass, saying, hath
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