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2 Samuel 1:22

2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 1

“From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.”2 Samuel 1:22

What Does 2 Samuel 1:22 Mean?

2 Samuel 1:22 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 22 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 5 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Friendship.

Cross-References (5)

These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 1:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Samuel 18:4“And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.”Isaiah 34:6“The sword of the LORD is filled with blood, it is made fat with fatness, and with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams: for the LORD hath a sacrifice in Bozrah, and a great slaughter in the land of Idumea.”Deuteronomy 32:42“I will make mine arrows drunk with blood, and my sword shall devour flesh; and that with the blood of the slain and of the captives, from the beginning of revenges upon the enemy.”1 Samuel 14:6“And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.”Jeremiah 50:9“For, lo, I will raise and cause to come up against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the north country: and they shall set themselves in array against her; from thence she shall be taken: their arrows shall be as of a mighty expert man; none shall return in vain.”

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