2 Samuel 16:2
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“And the king said unto Ziba, What meanest thou by these? And Ziba said, The asses be for the king’s household to ride on; and the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat; and the wine, that such as be faint in the wilderness may drink.”2 Samuel 16:2
What Does 2 Samuel 16:2 Mean?
2 Samuel 16:2 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 16:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Samuel 17:29“And honey, and butter, and sheep, and cheese of kine, for David, and for the people that were with him, to eat: for they said, The people is hungry, and weary, and thirsty, in the wilderness.”Judges 10:4“And he had thirty sons that rode on thirty ass colts, and they had thirty cities, which are called Havothjair unto this day, which are in the land of Gilead.”2 Samuel 15:23“And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.”Judges 5:10“Speak, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit in judgment, and walk by the way.”Matthew 21:5“Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.”Genesis 21:29“And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves?”Genesis 33:8“And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord.”Judges 8:4“And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them.”1 Samuel 14:28“Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father straitly charged the people with an oath, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food this day. And the people were faint.”1 Samuel 25:27“And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.”2 Samuel 15:1“And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.”2 Samuel 15:28“See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me.”2 Samuel 19:26“And he answered, My lord, O king, my servant deceived me: for thy servant said, I will saddle me an ass, that I may ride thereon, and go to the king; because thy servant is lame.”Proverbs 31:6“Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.”Ezekiel 37:18“And when the children of thy people shall speak unto thee, saying, Wilt thou not shew us what thou meanest by these?”John 12:15“Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.”
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