2 Samuel 18:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 18:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 18:23 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But howsoever, said he, let me run. And he said unto him, Run. Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain, and overran Cus..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 18:23 — KJV
“But howsoever, said he, let me run. And he said unto him, Run. Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain, and overran Cushi.”
— 2 Samuel 18:23 (KJV)
2 Samuel 18:23 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 18:23
“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”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:23: let, run, then
“Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:23: then, ran, way
“Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:23: let, then, way
“And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:23: let, then, ran
“If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her unto a strange nation he shall have no power, seeing he hath dealt deceitfully with her. please...: Heb. be evil in the eyes of, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:23: let, then, ran
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