2 Samuel 13:37
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 13:37 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 13:37 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day. Ammih..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 13:37 — KJV
“But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day. Ammihud: or, Ammihur”
— 2 Samuel 13:37 (KJV)
2 Samuel 13:37 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 13:37
“And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:37: fled, went, king
“The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:37: absalom, talmai, son
“And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David, see to thine own house. So all Israel went to their tents.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:37: went, son, king
“And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; Chileab: or, Daniel”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:37: absalom, talmai, son
“And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled. gat...: Heb. rode”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:37: absalom, fled, son
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