2 Samuel 18:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 18:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 18:25 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 18:25 — KJV
“And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near.”
— 2 Samuel 18:25 (KJV)
2 Samuel 18:25 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 18:25
“And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me. him...: Heb. by his feet vexed: Heb. bitter”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:25: told, alone, came
“So there went one on horseback to meet him, and said, Thus saith the king, Is it peace? And Jehu said, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me. And the watchman told, saying, The messenger came to them, but he cometh not again.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:25: watchman, told, king
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:25: king, came, drew
“And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother, that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his mother's brother.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:25: mouth, came, near
“And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things. tidings: Heb. hearing”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:25: told, tidings, came
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