2 Samuel 3:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 3:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 3:22 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abne..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 3:22 — KJV
“And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.”
— 2 Samuel 3:22 (KJV)
2 Samuel 3:22 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 3:22
“Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? behold, Abner came unto thee; why is it that thou hast sent him away, and he is quite gone?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:22: behold, joab, came
“And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; present: Heb. blessing”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:22: behold, david, came
“And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:22: david, joab, brought
“And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:22: servants, david, joab
“And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and have brought the king, and his household, and all David's men with him, over Jordan?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:22: behold, david, came
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