2 Samuel 16:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 16:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 16:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day. a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 16:12 — KJV
“It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day. affliction: or, tears: Heb. eye”
— 2 Samuel 16:12 (KJV)
2 Samuel 16:12 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 16:12
“And now, behold, I loose thee this day from the chains which were upon thine hand. If it seem good unto thee to come with me into Babylon, come; and I will look well unto thee: but if it seem ill unto thee to come with me into Babylon, forbear: behold, all the land is before thee: whither it seemeth good and convenient for thee to go, thither go. were...: or, are upon thine hand I will...: Heb. I will set mine eye upon thee”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:12: look, mine, good
“And the children of Israel said unto the LORD, We have sinned: do thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee; deliver us only, we pray thee, this day. seemeth...: Heb. is good in thine eyes”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:12: lord, good, day
“And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. a man...: Heb. seed of men”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:12: lord, look, affliction
“And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he. of a...: Heb. fair of eyes”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:12: lord, look, good
“This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. deliver...: Heb. shut thee up”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:12: may, lord, mine
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