2 Samuel 2:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 2:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 2:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 2:1 — KJV
“And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.”
— 2 Samuel 2:1 (KJV)
2 Samuel 2:1 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 2:1
“And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.”
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“And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.”
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“And it came to pass after the plague, that the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying,”
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“Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying,”
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“And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age. stricken...: Heb. come into days”
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