2 Samuel 16:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 16:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 16:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 16:16 — KJV
“And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king. God...: Heb. Let the king live”
— 2 Samuel 16:16 (KJV)
2 Samuel 16:16 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 16:16
“And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:16: came, pass, hushai
“And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. God...: Heb. Let the king live”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:16: god, save, king
“For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah. God...: Heb. Let king Adonijah live”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:16: god, save, king
“And it came to pass, when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he rent his clothes, and said, Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man doth send unto me to recover a man of his leprosy? wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrel against me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:16: came, pass, god
“And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king. God...: Heb. Let the king live”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:16: god, save, king
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