2 Samuel 2:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 2:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 2:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 2:6 — KJV
“And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.”
— 2 Samuel 2:6 (KJV)
2 Samuel 2:6 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 2:6
“Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:6: now, lord, shew
“This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD'S anointed. And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster. worthy to die: Heb. the sons of death”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:6: now, lord, because
“Now the LORD hath brought it, and done according as he hath said: because ye have sinned against the LORD, and have not obeyed his voice, therefore this thing is come upon you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:6: now, lord, because
“And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:6: lord, because, done
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:6: now, shew, kindness
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