2 Samuel 3:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 3:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 3:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself stron..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 3:6 — KJV
“And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.”
— 2 Samuel 3:6 (KJV)
2 Samuel 3:6 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 3:6
“Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. while...: Heb. being yet shut up”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:6: came, while, war
“Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:6: war, between, house
“And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars. them: Heb. before them”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:6: came, pass, between
“And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:6: came, pass, saul
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul's hand.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:6: came, pass, house
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