2 Samuel 2:5
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabeshgilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.”2 Samuel 2:5
What Does 2 Samuel 2:5 Mean?
2 Samuel 2:5 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Friendship.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 2:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ruth 2:20“And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man is near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen.”1 Samuel 23:21“And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me.”Genesis 14:19“And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:”Psalms 115:15“Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.”Ruth 3:10“And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.”1 Samuel 24:19“For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.”1 Samuel 25:32“And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:”Judges 21:8“And they said, What one is there of the tribes of Israel that came not up to Mizpeh to the LORD? And, behold, there came none to the camp from Jabeshgilead to the assembly.”Ruth 1:8“And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother’s house: the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.”Genesis 14:18“And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.”2 Samuel 21:12“And David went and took the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from the men of Jabeshgilead, which had stolen them from the street of Bethshan, where the Philistines had hanged them, when the Philistines had slain Saul in Gilboa:”
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