2 Samuel 12:8

2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 12

“And I gave thee thy master’s house, and thy master’s wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.”2 Samuel 12:8

What Does 2 Samuel 12:8 Mean?

2 Samuel 12:8 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 12, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Generosity.

Cross-References (14)

These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 12:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 84:11“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”2 Samuel 9:7“And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.”2 Samuel 2:4“And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.”2 Samuel 5:5“In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.”2 Samuel 7:19“And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD?”2 Samuel 12:11“Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.”Romans 8:32“He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”1 Samuel 15:19“Wherefore then didst thou not obey the voice of the LORD, but didst fly upon the spoil, and didst evil in the sight of the LORD?”2 Samuel 3:7“And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ishbosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father’s concubine?”2 Samuel 12:2“The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:”1 Kings 2:17“And he said, Speak, I pray thee, unto Solomon the king, (for he will not say thee nay,) that he give me Abishag the Shunammite to wife.”1 Kings 2:22“And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he is mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah.”1 Chronicles 17:17“And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant’s house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God.”Psalms 86:15“But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.”

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