2 Samuel 19:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 19:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 19:42 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king is near of kin to us: wherefore then be ye angry f..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 19:42 — KJV
“And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king is near of kin to us: wherefore then be ye angry for this matter? have we eaten at all of the king's cost? or hath he given us any gift?”
— 2 Samuel 19:42 (KJV)
2 Samuel 19:42 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 19:42
“And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:42: answered, israel, king
“And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:42: israel, king, kin
“Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:42: answered, because, king
“And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. presents: Heb. precious things”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:42: judah, king, kin
“And hath extended mercy unto me before the king, and his counsellors, and before all the king's mighty princes. And I was strengthened as the hand of the LORD my God was upon me, and I gathered together out of Israel chief men to go up with me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:42: men, israel, king
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