2 Samuel 2:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 2:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 2:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 2:4 — KJV
“And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.”
— 2 Samuel 2:4 (KJV)
2 Samuel 2:4 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 2:4
“And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and have brought the king, and his household, and all David's men with him, over Jordan?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:4: men, judah, came
“And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:4: judah, came, david
“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:4: judah, anointed, king
“To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:4: judah, david, king
“Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! shamelessly: or, openly”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:4: came, david, king
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