2 Samuel 23:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 23:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 23:2 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 23:2 — KJV
“The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.”
— 2 Samuel 23:2 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23:2 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 23:2
“Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. might: or, army”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:2: spirit, lord, spake
“And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. eloquent: Heb. a man of words heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:2: lord, word, tongue
“And Aaron spake all the words which the LORD had spoken unto Moses, and did the signs in the sight of the people.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:2: lord, spake, word
“And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:2: spirit, lord, spake
“And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only ye heard a voice. only...: Heb. save a voice”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:2: lord, spake, word
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