2 Samuel 18:32
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 18:32 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 18:32 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and al..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 18:32 — KJV
“And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is.”
— 2 Samuel 18:32 (KJV)
2 Samuel 18:32 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 18:32
“And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. appointment: Heb. mouth determined: or, settled”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:32: king, young, absalom
“And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king's servant, and me thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what it was. Is...: Heb. Is there peace?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:32: king, young, absalom
“The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:32: enemies, lord, rise
“The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth. removed: Heb. for a removing”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:32: king, enemies, lord
“And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king? with...: Heb. before thee”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:32: king, enemies, lord
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