2 Samuel 2:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 2:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 2:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 2:12 — KJV
“And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.”
— 2 Samuel 2:12 (KJV)
2 Samuel 2:12 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 2:12
“But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; Saul's host: Heb. the host which was Saul's Ishbosheth: or, Eshbaal”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:12: abner, son, ner
“Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:12: son, servants, ishbosheth
“And the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host was Abner, the son of Ner, Saul's uncle. Abner: Heb. Abiner”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:12: abner, son, ner
“And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.”
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“And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:12: abner, son, ner
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