2 Samuel 4:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 4:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 4:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto David to Hebron, and said to the king, Behold the head of Ishbosheth the so..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 4:8 — KJV
“And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto David to Hebron, and said to the king, Behold the head of Ishbosheth the son of Saul thine enemy, which sought thy life; and the LORD hath avenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed.”
— 2 Samuel 4:8 (KJV)
2 Samuel 4:8 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 4:8
“And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily. Saul's...: Heb. the robe which was Saul's”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:8: david, behold, saul
“And, behold, Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings, my lord the king: for the LORD hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee. Tidings: Heb. Tidings is brought”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:8: brought, king, behold
“And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. a man...: Heb. seed of men”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:8: head, thine, life
“And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son in law.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:8: david, king, behold
“Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 4:8: david, behold, son
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