2 Samuel 22:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 22:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 22:42 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, but he answered them not." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 22:42 — KJV
“They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.”
— 2 Samuel 22:42 (KJV)
2 Samuel 22:42 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 22:42
“They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:42: none, save, even
“And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:42: looked, save, lord
“And he said, They were my brethren, even the sons of my mother: as the LORD liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:42: save, even, lord
“And he smote the men of Bethshemesh, because they had looked into the ark of the LORD, even he smote of the people fifty thousand and threescore and ten men: and the people lamented, because the LORD had smitten many of the people with a great slaughter.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:42: looked, even, lord
“And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. God...: Heb. Let the king live”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:42: none, save, lord
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