2 Samuel 21:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 21:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 21:21 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him. defied: or, reproached Shimea: also..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 21:21 — KJV
“And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him. defied: or, reproached Shimea: also called, Shammah”
— 2 Samuel 21:21 (KJV)
2 Samuel 21:21 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 21:21
“But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him. defied: or, reproached Shimea: also called Shammah”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:21: defied, israel, jonathan
“And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. Abinadab: also called, Ishui”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:21: jonathan, son, slew
“And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver's beam. Jair: also called, Jaareoregim”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:21: son, brother, slew
“Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! Mephibosheth: also called Meribbaal”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:21: jonathan, son, david
“And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew the men of seven hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote Shobach the captain of their host, who died there. horsemen: also called, footmen”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:21: israel, david, slew
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