2 Samuel 19:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 19:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 19:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In that thou lovest thine enemies, and hatest thy friends. For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 19:6 — KJV
“In that thou lovest thine enemies, and hatest thy friends. For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither princes nor servants: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased thee well. in...: Heb. By loving, etc that thou regardest...: Heb. that princes or servants are not to thee”
— 2 Samuel 19:6 (KJV)
2 Samuel 19:6 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 19:6
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:6: thine, enemies, hast
“That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then remember thine handmaid. no grief: Heb. no staggering, or, stumbling”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:6: thine, hast, nor
“And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. eloquent: Heb. a man of words heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:6: hast, day, neither
“And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay. upon...: Heb. who hast ridden upon me ever since...: or, ever since thou wast, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:6: thine, hast, day
“And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; faint: Heb. be tender tremble: Heb. make haste”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 19:6: enemies, hast, day
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