2 Kings 8:13
2 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“And Hazael said, But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath shewed me that thou shalt be king over Syria.”2 Kings 8:13
What Does 2 Kings 8:13 Mean?
2 Kings 8:13 is found in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 8, verse 13 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Kings 8:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Samuel 17:43“And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.”Proverbs 28:26“He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.”1 Kings 19:15“And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria:”2 Samuel 9:8“And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?”2 Kings 8:15“And it came to pass on the morrow, that he took a thick cloth, and dipped it in water, and spread it on his face, so that he died: and Hazael reigned in his stead.”2 Kings 8:10“And Elisha said unto him, Go, say unto him, Thou mayest certainly recover: howbeit the LORD hath shewed me that he shall surely die.”2 Kings 9:3“Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.”Psalms 22:16“For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.”Psalms 22:20“Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.”Micah 2:1“Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.”Matthew 7:6“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.”Mark 14:31“But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.”Genesis 44:7“And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:”2 Samuel 3:8“Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog’s head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?”Isaiah 56:10“His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.”Jeremiah 17:9“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”Matthew 26:33“Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.”Philippians 3:2“Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.”Revelation 22:15“For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.”Joel 2:20“But I will remove far off from you the northern army, and will drive him into a land barren and desolate, with his face toward the east sea, and his hinder part toward the utmost sea, and his stink shall come up, and his ill savour shall come up, because he hath done great things.”
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