2 Samuel 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 3:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 3:1 — KJV
“Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.”
— 2 Samuel 3:1 (KJV)
2 Samuel 3:1 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 3:1
“And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:1: war, between, house
“And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:1: now, war, between
“Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:1: now, war, house
“Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. while...: Heb. being yet shut up”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:1: now, war, saul
“And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:1: now, long, house
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