2 Samuel 18:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 18:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 18:19 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that the LORD hath avenged him of his..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 18:19 — KJV
“Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that the LORD hath avenged him of his enemies. avenged...: Heb. judged him from the hand, etc”
— 2 Samuel 18:19 (KJV)
2 Samuel 18:19 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 18:19
“Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But howsoever, let me, I pray thee, also run after Cushi. And Joab said, Wherefore wilt thou run, my son, seeing that thou hast no tidings ready? howsoever: Heb. be what may ready: or, convenient”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:19: then, ahimaaz, son
“And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies. fetch: Heb. take unto us”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:19: let, lord, hath
“Now therefore, my lord, as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal. avenging...: Heb. saving thyself”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:19: let, now, lord
“And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord. blessing: or, present follow...: Heb. walk at the feet of, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:19: let, now, lord
“The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: Surely...: Heb. If I give, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:19: son, lord, hath
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