2 Samuel 14:33
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 14:33 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 14:33 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on hi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 14:33 — KJV
“So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.”
— 2 Samuel 14:33 (KJV)
2 Samuel 14:33 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 14:33
“And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:33: king, told, bowed
“And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. thanked: Heb. blessed his servant: or, thy servant”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:33: joab, king, bowed
“And Araunah looked, and saw the king and his servants coming on toward him: and Araunah went out, and bowed himself before the king on his face upon the ground.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:33: king, bowed, himself
“And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:33: came, bowed, himself
“And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:33: came, bowed, himself
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