2 Samuel 20:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 20:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 20:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 20:9 — KJV
“And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.”
— 2 Samuel 20:9 (KJV)
2 Samuel 20:9 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 20:9
“And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me thine hand. And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot. lighted on: Heb. found saluted: Heb. blessed”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:9: art, took, right
“And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:9: joab, art, brother
“Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak. with...: Heb. before thee midst: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:9: joab, art, took
“And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand;”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:9: art, brother, hand
“But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. pulled...: Heb. caused her to come”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 20:9: art, took, hand
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