2 Samuel 14:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 14:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 14:23 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 14:23 — KJV
“So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.”
— 2 Samuel 14:23 (KJV)
2 Samuel 14:23 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 14:23
“And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak friendly unto her, and to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father's house: and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. friendly...: Heb. to her heart”
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“Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife.”
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“And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.”
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“Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.”
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“And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD God of their fathers. he went...: Heb. he returned and went out”
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