2 Samuel 20:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 20:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 20:13 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 20:13 — KJV
“When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.”
— 2 Samuel 20:13 (KJV)
2 Samuel 20:13 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 20:13
“And there went out after him Joab's men, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men: and they went out of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:13: went, after, joab
“But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand: so he smote him therewith in the fifth rib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri. struck...: Heb. doubled not his stroke”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:13: after, joab, pursue
“Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast it out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king. retired: Heb. were scattered”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:13: people, went, joab
“So every man of Israel went up from after David, and followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah clave unto their king, from Jordan even to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:13: went, after, sheba
“And David said to Abishai, Now shall Sheba the son of Bichri do us more harm than did Absalom: take thou thy lord's servants, and pursue after him, lest he get him fenced cities, and escape us. escape...: Heb. deliver himself from our eyes”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:13: after, pursue, sheba
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