2 Samuel 3:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 3:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 3:7 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ishbosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 3:7 — KJV
“And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ishbosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father's concubine?”
— 2 Samuel 3:7 (KJV)
2 Samuel 3:7 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 3:7
“And it was told David what Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of Saul, had done.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:7: saul, concubine, rizpah
“And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:7: wherefore, hast, gone
“And the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host was Abner, the son of Ner, Saul's uncle. Abner: Heb. Abiner”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:7: saul, name, daughter
“But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite: Michal: or, Michal's sister brought...: Heb. bear to Adriel”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:7: saul, rizpah, daughter
“And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram's wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor's wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:7: name, daughter, father
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