2 Samuel 18:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 18:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 18:20 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Joab said unto him, Thou shalt not bear tidings this day, but thou shalt bear tidings another day: but this day thou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 18:20 — KJV
“And Joab said unto him, Thou shalt not bear tidings this day, but thou shalt bear tidings another day: but this day thou shalt bear no tidings, because the king's son is dead. bear tidings this: Heb. be a man of tidings, etc”
— 2 Samuel 18:20 (KJV)
2 Samuel 18:20 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 18:20
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:20: day, because, son
“For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die. shall...: Heb. is the son of death”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:20: shalt, king, son
“Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household. some...: Heb. we shall find punishment”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:20: tidings, day, another
“Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David. was: Heb. ascended”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:20: joab, because, king
“Then said Esther, If it please the king, let it be granted to the Jews which are in Shushan to do to morrow also according unto this day's decree, and let Haman's ten sons be hanged upon the gallows. let Haman's...: Heb. let men hang, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:20: day, king, son
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