2 Samuel 18:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 18:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 18:15 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 18:15 — KJV
“And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.”
— 2 Samuel 18:15 (KJV)
2 Samuel 18:15 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 18:15
“And they slew of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, all lusty, and all men of valour; and there escaped not a man. lusty: Heb. fat”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:15: ten, men, about
“Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer, and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A woman slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:15: young, men, armour
“And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men. they joined...: Heb. the battle was spread army: Heb. array”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:15: ten, men, about
“So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him: and he rose by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him about, and the captains of the chariots: and the people fled into their tents.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:15: ten, compassed, about
“The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel. smote...: Heb. made to bow Chosen...: or, young men”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:15: young, men, smote
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