2 Samuel 16:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 16:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 16:21 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father's concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all Isra..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 16:21 — KJV
“And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father's concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred of thy father: then shall the hands of all that are with thee be strong.”
— 2 Samuel 16:21 (KJV)
2 Samuel 16:21 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 16:21
“And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:21: house, israel, hear
“Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:21: father, hath, house
“And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:21: house, israel, hear
“When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? care: Heb. business”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:21: father, hath, left
“David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:21: father, house, hear
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