2 Samuel 20:26

2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 20

“And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David.”2 Samuel 20:26

What Does 2 Samuel 20:26 Mean?

2 Samuel 20:26 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 26 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (11)

These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 20:26 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Samuel 23:38“Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,”Exodus 2:14“And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known.”Genesis 41:43“And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.”Genesis 41:45“And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.”Exodus 2:16“Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock.”Exodus 24:11“And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand: also they saw God, and did eat and drink.”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 8:18“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers.”1 Kings 4:5“And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king’s friend:”1 Chronicles 11:40“Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,”2 Chronicles 35:15“And the singers the sons of Asaph were in their place, according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer; and the porters waited at every gate; they might not depart from their service; for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.”

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