2 Samuel 3:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 3:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 3:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 3:9 — KJV
“So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;”
— 2 Samuel 3:9 (KJV)
2 Samuel 3:9 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 3:9
“Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the rod? it shall be no more, saith the Lord GOD. Because...: or, When the trial hath been, what then? shall they not also belong to the despising rod?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:9: god, more, also
“And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee. more also: Heb. so add thing: or, word”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:9: god, more, also
“And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:9: god, also, lord
“Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:9: god, more, lord
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:9: god, more, lord
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