2 Samuel 19:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 19:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 19:18 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king's household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 19:18 — KJV
“And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king's household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, as he was come over Jordan; what...: Heb. the good in his eyes”
— 2 Samuel 19:18 (KJV)
2 Samuel 19:18 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 19:18
“And, behold, thou hast with thee Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite of Bahurim, which cursed me with a grievous curse in the day when I went to Mahanaim: but he came down to meet me at Jordan, and I sware to him by the LORD, saying, I will not put thee to death with the sword. grievous: Heb. strong”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:18: went, shimei, son
“So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease? with...: Heb. in his hand”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:18: went, over, king
“And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did before. lifted...: Heb. plucked up flowed: Heb. went”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:18: went, over, before
“But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper. I thought: Heb. I said I thought...: or, I said with myself, He will surely come out, etc: Heb. I said strike: Heb. move up and down”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:18: went, over, thought
“And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal...: Heb. Take courage and do”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:18: over, king, good
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