2 Samuel 3:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 3:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 3:13 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 3:13 — KJV
“And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal Saul's daughter, when thou comest to see my face. that is: Heb. saying”
— 2 Samuel 3:13 (KJV)
2 Samuel 3:13 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 3:13
“Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes one...: Heb. so and such”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:13: well, make, one
“And Judah spake unto him, saying, The man did solemnly protest unto us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you. did...: Heb. protesting protested”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:13: see, face, except
“Behold, here is my daughter a maiden, and his concubine; them I will bring out now, and humble ye them, and do with them what seemeth good unto you: but unto this man do not so vile a thing. so vile...: Heb. the matter of this folly”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:13: thing, see, bring
“And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. pleased him: Heb. was right in his eyes”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:13: thing, michal, saul
“And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand. perish: Heb. be consumed”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:13: one, thing, see
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