2 Samuel 3:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 3:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 3:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you: in..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 3:17 — KJV
“And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you: in times...: Heb. both yesterday and the third day”
— 2 Samuel 3:17 (KJV)
2 Samuel 3:17 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 3:17
“And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. in time...: Heb. both yesterday and the third day feed: or, rule”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:17: israel, past, king
“And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan shewed him all those things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence, as in times past. in times...: Heb. yesterday, third day”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:17: david, times, past
“And the officers of the children of Israel, which Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten, and demanded, Wherefore have ye not fulfilled your task in making brick both yesterday and to day, as heretofore?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:17: israel, king, over
“Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past. slay...: Heb. smite him in life in...: Heb. from yesterday the third day”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:17: past, over, heb
“And Jonathan said unto David, O LORD God of Israel, when I have sounded my father about to morrow any time, or the third day, and, behold, if there be good toward David, and I then send not unto thee, and shew it thee; sounded: Heb. searched shew...: Heb. uncover thine ear”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:17: israel, david, over
Pray 2 Samuel 3:17
Generate a Prayer from 2 Samuel 3:17
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse