2 Samuel 8:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 8:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 8:2 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to pu..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 8:2 — KJV
“And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.”
— 2 Samuel 8:2 (KJV)
2 Samuel 8:2 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 8:2
“And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:2: smote, moab, moabites
“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:2: line, even, lines
“Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. an...: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:2: line, even, lines
“Then David put garrisons in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:2: put, became, david
“Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:2: put, became, david
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