2 Samuel 14:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 14:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 14:15 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing unto my lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid:..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 14:15 — KJV
“Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing unto my lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid: and thy handmaid said, I will now speak unto the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his handmaid.”
— 2 Samuel 14:15 (KJV)
2 Samuel 14:15 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 14:15
“For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:15: now, therefore, come
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:15: now, king, because
“Now it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the LORD had commanded him to speak unto all the people, that the priests and the prophets and all the people took him, saying, Thou shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:15: now, speak, lord
“Now the LORD hath brought it, and done according as he hath said: because ye have sinned against the LORD, and have not obeyed his voice, therefore this thing is come upon you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:15: now, therefore, come
“Therefore prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that ye might be a possession unto the residue of the heathen, and ye are taken up in the lips of talkers, and are an infamy of the people: Because: Heb. Because for because are...: or, ye are made to come up on the lip of the tongue”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:15: therefore, come, lord
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