2 Samuel 18:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 18:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 18:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 18:9 — KJV
“And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that was under him went away.”
— 2 Samuel 18:9 (KJV)
2 Samuel 18:9 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 18:9
“And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:9: servants, david, great
“And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:9: under, hold, heaven
“And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:9: went, thick, caught
“And thy heaven that is over thy head shall be brass, and the earth that is under thee shall be iron.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:9: under, head, heaven
“Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they be at Naioth in Ramah.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 18:9: david, went, great
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