2 Samuel 4:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 4:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 4:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 4:1 — KJV
“And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.”
— 2 Samuel 4:1 (KJV)
2 Samuel 4:1 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 4:1
“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:1: saul, son, dead
“And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear. Geba: or, the hill”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:1: saul, son, heard
“And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal. was...: Heb. did stink”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:1: saul, son, heard
“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 4:1: saul, son, abner
“And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:1: saul, son, abner
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