2 Samuel 2:4
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“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 2:4
What Does 2 Samuel 2:4 Mean?
2 Samuel 2:4 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 4 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 Samuel 2:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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 5:3“So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.”Acts 13:22“And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.”1 Samuel 31:11“And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;”2 Samuel 12:8“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.”1 Chronicles 11:3“Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.”Psalms 75:2“When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.”1 Samuel 16:13“Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.”1 Samuel 31:12“All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Bethshan, and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there.”1 Chronicles 10:11“And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,”Psalms 21:3“For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.”Genesis 49:8“Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father’s children shall bow down before thee.”1 Samuel 30:31“And to them which were in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt.”1 Samuel 31:13“And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.”2 Samuel 2:7“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.”2 Samuel 2:11“And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.”2 Samuel 5:17“But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.”2 Samuel 19:11“And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, even to his house.”2 Samuel 19:42“And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king is near of kin to us: wherefore then be ye angry for this matter? have we eaten at all of the king’s cost? or hath he given us any gift?”2 Samuel 21:11“And it was told David what Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of Saul, had done.”
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