2 Samuel 18:33
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 18:33 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 18:33 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 18:33 — KJV
“And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!”
— 2 Samuel 18:33 (KJV)
2 Samuel 18:33 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 18:33
“And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:33: king, went, over
“And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:33: king, son, god
“And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that is within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:33: much, gate, son
“So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; which went out, and fell upon him, that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:33: king, went, son
“Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel,”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:33: much, over, thus
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