2 Samuel 6:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 6:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 6:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 6:8 — KJV
“And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to this day. made: Heb. broken Perezuzzah: that is, the breach of Uzzah”
— 2 Samuel 6:8 (KJV)
2 Samuel 6:8 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 6:8
“And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza to this day. Perezuzza: that is, The breach of Uzza”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:8: david, displeased, because
“And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim. Baalperazim: that is, the plain of breaches”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:8: david, lord, breach
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:8: because, lord, called
“So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim. Baalperazim: that is, A place of breaches”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:8: david, breach, called
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; defend...: Heb. set thee on an high place”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:8: david, lord, name
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