2 Samuel 20:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 20:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 20:23 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethit..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 20:23 — KJV
“Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:”
— 2 Samuel 20:23 (KJV)
2 Samuel 20:23 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 20:23
“Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet. shed: Heb. put”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:23: now, joab, over
“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king. about...: Heb. at the hand of the king”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:23: over, benaiah, son
“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers. chief rulers: or, princes”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:23: over, benaiah, son
“So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David's mule, and brought him to Gihon.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:23: benaiah, son, jehoiada
“And the king hath sent with him Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and they have caused him to ride upon the king's mule:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:23: benaiah, son, jehoiada
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