2 Samuel 2:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 2:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 2:15 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The NIV reads: "Then they stood up and were counted off—twelve men for Benjamin and Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, and twelve for David’s men." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 2:15 — NIV
“Then they stood up and were counted off—twelve men for Benjamin and Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, and twelve for David’s men.”
— 2 Samuel 2:15 (NIV)
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 2:15
“Then Abner said to Joab, “Let’s have some of the young men come forward and have a contest before us.” “All right, let them come,” Joab said.”
Contextual reference to the start of the contest
“Then each man grabbed his opponent by the head and thrust his dagger into his opponent’s side, and they fell down together. So that place in Gibeon was called Helkath Hazzurim.”
Contextual reference to the result of the contest
“But a woman dropped an upper millstone on his head and cracked his skull.”
Reference to similar violence in the Old Testament
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