2 Samuel 7:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 7:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 7:11 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine e..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 7:11 — KJV
“And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.”
— 2 Samuel 7:11 (KJV)
2 Samuel 7:11 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 7:11
“And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. Moreover I will subdue all thine enemies. Furthermore I tell thee that the LORD will build thee an house.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:11: since, time, commanded
“And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:11: commanded, judges, over
“And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem: do thou...: or, get thee riches, or, power be famous: Heb. proclaim thy name”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:11: people, israel, thine
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:11: time, over, people
“That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD'S passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 7:11: over, people, israel
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