2 Samuel 23:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 23:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 23:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Phil..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 23:9 — KJV
“And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away:”
— 2 Samuel 23:9 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23:9 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 23:9
“And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:9: men, david, philistines
“And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:9: after, eleazar, son
“And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines. set...: Heb. ranged the battle”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:9: men, philistines, gathered
“And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time. an Hachmonite: or, son of Hachmoni”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:9: son, one, three
“And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 23:9: after, son, one
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