2 Samuel 18:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 18:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 18:26 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the watchman saw another man running: and the watchman called unto the porter, and said, Behold another man running ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 18:26 — KJV
“And the watchman saw another man running: and the watchman called unto the porter, and said, Behold another man running alone. And the king said, He also bringeth tidings.”
— 2 Samuel 18:26 (KJV)
2 Samuel 18:26 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 18:26
“And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? one...: Heb. a man to his neighbour”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:26: saw, another, behold
“Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and his abominations which he did, and that which was found in him, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead. Jehoiachin: also called, Jeconiah, or, Coniah”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:26: called, behold, king
“While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. The fire...: or, A great fire”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:26: another, alone, king
“While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. fell: Heb. rushed”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:26: another, alone, king
“And David sat between the two gates: and the watchman went up to the roof over the gate unto the wall, and lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold a man running alone.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:26: watchman, running, behold
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