2 Samuel 23:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 23:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 23:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 23:1 — KJV
“Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,”
— 2 Samuel 23:1 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23:1 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 23:1
“And Jesse said unto David his son, Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to thy brethren;”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:1: now, these, david
“So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:1: now, david, son
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:1: now, david, son
“And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David, see to thine own house. So all Israel went to their tents.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:1: now, david, son
“Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, even to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:1: now, david, son
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