2 Samuel 3:37
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 3:37 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 3:37 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 3:37 — KJV
“For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner.”
— 2 Samuel 3:37 (KJV)
2 Samuel 3:37 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 3:37
“And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who art thou that criest to the king?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:37: people, king, abner
“And David said to Abner, Art not thou a valiant man? and who is like to thee in Israel? wherefore then hast thou not kept thy lord the king? for there came one of the people in to destroy the king thy lord.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:37: people, israel, king
“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”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:37: israel, day, king
“And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:37: israel, king, son
“Balaam also the son of Beor, the soothsayer, did the children of Israel slay with the sword among them that were slain by them. soothsayer: or, diviner”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:37: israel, slay, son
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