2 Samuel 13:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 13:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 13:7 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon's house, and dress him meat." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 13:7 — KJV
“Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon's house, and dress him meat.”
— 2 Samuel 13:7 (KJV)
2 Samuel 13:7 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 13:7
“Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:7: then, sent, saying
“And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace, my sister: he is thy brother; regard not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom's house. Amnon: Heb. Aminon regard...: Heb. set not thy heart desolate: Heb. and desolate”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:7: tamar, now, brother
“Then thou shalt bring her home to thine house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails; pare: or, suffer to grow: Heb. make, or, dress”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:7: then, home, house
“And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:7: then, now, brother
“Saul also sent messengers unto David's house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David's wife told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:7: david, sent, saying
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