2 Samuel 20:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 20:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 20:11 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And one of Joab's men stood by him, and said, He that favoureth Joab, and he that is for David, let him go after Joab." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 20:11 — KJV
“And one of Joab's men stood by him, and said, He that favoureth Joab, and he that is for David, let him go after Joab.”
— 2 Samuel 20:11 (KJV)
2 Samuel 20:11 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 20:11
“And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”
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“And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of the young men come over and fetch it.”
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“For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;”
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“And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band of men; and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha: and when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet. was...: Heb. went down”
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“Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes one...: Heb. so and such”
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