2 Samuel 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 2:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 2:9 — KJV
“And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.”
— 2 Samuel 2:9 (KJV)
2 Samuel 2:9 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 2:9
“Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed.”
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“And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you.”
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“And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?”
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“And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:9: made, king, over
“And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:9: made, king, over
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