2 Samuel 4:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 4:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 4:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they came thither into the midst of the house, as though they would have fetched wheat; and they smote him under the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 4:6 — KJV
“And they came thither into the midst of the house, as though they would have fetched wheat; and they smote him under the fifth rib: and Rechab and Baanah his brother escaped.”
— 2 Samuel 4:6 (KJV)
2 Samuel 4:6 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 4:6
“And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword: and they escaped into the land of Armenia. And Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead. Armenia: Heb. Ararat”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:6: came, into, house
“And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Armenia: and Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead. Armenia: Heb. Ararat”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:6: came, into, house
“Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:6: came, smote, under
“And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother. quietly: or, peaceably”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:6: smote, under, fifth
“But the Amorites would dwell in mount Heres in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim: yet the hand of the house of Joseph prevailed, so that they became tributaries. prevailed: Heb. was heavy”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:6: came, house, would
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