2 Samuel 5:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 5:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 5:2 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 5:2 — KJV
“Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.”
— 2 Samuel 5:2 (KJV)
2 Samuel 5:2 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 5:2
“And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. in time...: Heb. both yesterday and the third day feed: or, rule”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 5:2: time, past, saul
“Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 5:2: also, saul, king
“To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over my people Israel, that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 5:2: time, over, israel
“And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 5:2: also, saul, king
“And the people that were encamped heard say, Zimri hath conspired, and hath also slain the king: wherefore all Israel made Omri, the captain of the host, king over Israel that day in the camp.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 5:2: also, king, over
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