2 Samuel 18:12
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 18
“And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine hand against the king’s son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none touch the young man Absalom.”2 Samuel 18:12
What Does 2 Samuel 18:12 Mean?
2 Samuel 18:12 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 5 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (5)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 18:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Kings 2:5“Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet.”2 Samuel 18:5“And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.”2 Samuel 19:1“And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.”2 Samuel 20:6“And David said to Abishai, Now shall Sheba the son of Bichri do us more harm than did Absalom: take thou thy lord’s servants, and pursue after him, lest he get him fenced cities, and escape us.”Psalms 55:20“He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.”
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AbishaiAbsalomIttaiJoab
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