2 Samuel 2:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 2:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 2:14 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 2:14 — KJV
“And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.”
— 2 Samuel 2:14 (KJV)
2 Samuel 2:14 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 2:14
“Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. the battle...: Heb. the face of the battle was choice: or, young men”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:14: joab, young, men
“The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:14: let, men, now
“Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:14: let, now, play
“And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord. blessing: or, present follow...: Heb. walk at the feet of, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:14: let, young, men
“Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. accept: Heb. smell abiding: Heb. cleaving”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:14: let, men, now
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