2 Samuel 3:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 3:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 3:26 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: b..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 3:26 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Samuel 3:26 (KJV)
2 Samuel 3:26 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 3:26
“And they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kirjathjearim, saying, The Philistines have brought again the ark of the LORD; come ye down, and fetch it up to you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:26: come, sent, messengers
“After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt come into the land that is brought back from the sword, and is gathered out of many people, against the mountains of Israel, which have been always waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell safely all of them.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:26: come, after, brought
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:26: joab, david, sent
“And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:26: joab, david, sent
“He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: face: Heb. eye”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:26: come, sent, messengers
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