2 Samuel 23:2

2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 23

“The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.”2 Samuel 23:2

What Does 2 Samuel 23:2 Mean?

2 Samuel 23:2 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Holy Spirit, and Spiritual Gifts.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 23:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Timothy 3:16“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”2 Peter 1:21“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”Hebrews 3:7“Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,”Matthew 10:20“For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.”Psalms 45:1“My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”Matthew 22:43“He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,”Mark 12:36“For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.”Acts 2:25“For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:”Acts 2:30“Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;”Mark 13:11“But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.”Acts 2:4“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”1 Samuel 15:1“Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.”Isaiah 11:4“But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.”Jeremiah 33:15“In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.”Luke 1:70“As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:”Acts 1:16“Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.”Acts 4:20“For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”Hebrews 10:15“Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,”1 Kings 1:20“And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.”2 Chronicles 8:14“And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded.”

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