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Psalms 2:2

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 2:2 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Psalms 2:2 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Psalms 2:2 — KJV

“The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,”

— Psalms 2:2 (KJV)

Psalms 2:2 in Context — About the Book of Psalms

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Cross-References for Psalms 2:2

“The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.”

Shares key themes with Psalms 2:2: kings, earth, rulers

“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”

Shares key themes with Psalms 2:2: themselves, take, together

“And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.”

Shares key themes with Psalms 2:2: themselves, take, together

“Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the company of them that gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah; but died in his own sin, and had no sons.”

Shares key themes with Psalms 2:2: themselves, together, against

“Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.”

Shares key themes with Psalms 2:2: kings, themselves, together

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey