2 Samuel 16:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 16:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 16:13 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill's side over against him, and cursed as he went, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 16:13 — KJV
“And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill's side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust. cast...: Heb. dusted him with dust”
— 2 Samuel 16:13 (KJV)
2 Samuel 16:13 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 16:13
“And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:13: david, men, went
“Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart. those: Heb. men”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:13: david, men, went
“So I spake unto you; and ye would not hear, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD, and went presumptuously up into the hill. went...: Heb. ye were presumptuous, and went up”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:13: men, went, hill
“And passed along toward the side over against Arabah northward, and went down unto Arabah: Arabah: or, the plain”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:13: went, along, side
“And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will burn thine house upon thee with fire. gathered...: Heb. were called”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:13: men, went, over
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