2 Samuel 15:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 15:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 15:19 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 15:19 — KJV
“Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king: for thou art a stranger, and also an exile.”
— 2 Samuel 15:19 (KJV)
2 Samuel 15:19 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 15:19
“Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the bed whereon Esther was. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. before me: Heb. with me”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 15:19: then, king, also
“And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 15:19: king, ittai, gittite
“And David said to Abner, Art not thou a valiant man? and who is like to thee in Israel? wherefore then hast thou not kept thy lord the king? for there came one of the people in to destroy the king thy lord.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 15:19: then, king, wherefore
“Then Saul said to David, Blessed be thou, my son David: thou shalt both do great things, and also shalt still prevail. So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 15:19: then, also, return
“Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 15:19: then, king, also
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