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2 Samuel 3

2 Samuel 3 ( 2 Samuel • Chapter 3 (39 verses)): Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David : but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. And unto David were sons born in Hebron : and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; And his second, Chilea... Mentions: Saul, David, Hebron , Abigail , Maacah , Geshur , Dan , Laish . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Canaanite Conquest & Period of the Judges —After forty years in the wilderness, Joshua and Caleb lead Israel across the Jordan River into Canaan , followed by the era of the Judges —from Othniel to Samuel —and the Moabite- Bethlehem narrative of Ruth and Boaz .

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Samuel (Generation 44 • Child of Elkanah ): Samuel is a biblical figure in Generation 44, child of Elkanah , parent of Joel . ( 1 Chronicles 6:33 ) (mentioned in 1 Samuel 1 , 1 Samuel 2 , 1 Samuel 3 ) Saul (Generation 30 • Child of Kish ): Saul is a biblical figure in Generation 30, child of Kish , parent of Jonathan , Malchi-shua , Abinadab , Eshbaal . ( 1 Samuel 9:2 ) (mentioned in 1 Samuel 9 , 1 Samuel 10 , 1 Samuel 11 ) Kish (Generation 29 • Child of Ner (or Abiel )): Kish is a biblical figure in Generation 29, child of Ner (or Abiel), parent of Saul. ( 1 Samuel 9:1 , 1 Chronicles 9:39 ) (mentioned in 1 Samuel 9 , 1 Samuel 10 , 1 Samuel 14 ) Ner (or Abiel) (Generation 28 • Child of Jeiel ): ( 1 Chronicles 9:36 )Ner may have been given the name 'Abiel' (Father of G-d) in 1 Samuel 9:2 because he was the Leverite father of Kish's (his elder brother) son whom he named Kish. (mentioned in 1 Samuel 9 , 1 Samuel 14 , 1 Samuel 26 )

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Mizpah 3 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 20:1 , Judg 20:3 , Judg 21:1 , Judg 21:5 , Judg 21:8 , 1 Sam 7:5 .)

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include 1 Samuel 3:16 : "Then Eli called Samuel , and said, Samuel , my son. And he answered, Here am I."; 1 Samuel 7:15 : "And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life."; 1 Samuel 15:10 : "Then came the word of the Lord unto Samuel, saying,". Related canonical books and chapters: 2 Samuel 3 ( 2 Samuel • Chapter 3 (39 verses)), 1 Samuel 23 ( 1 Samuel • Chapter 23 (29 verses)), 2 Samuel 8 ( 2 Samuel • Chapter 8 (18 verses)).

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2 Samuel 3
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2 Samuel • Chapter 3 (39 verses)

Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David : but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. And unto David were sons born in Hebron : and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; And his second, Chilea... Mentions: Saul, David, Hebron , Abigail , Maacah , Geshur , Dan , Laish .

Samuel
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Generation 44 • Child of Elkanah

Samuel is a biblical figure in Generation 44, child of Elkanah , parent of Joel . ( 1 Chronicles 6:33 )

1 Samuel 23
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1 Samuel • Chapter 23 (29 verses)

Then they told David , saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah , and they rob the threshingfloors. Therefore David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah . And Da... Mentions: David, Judah , Saul , Jacob/Israel , Jonathan , Keilah, Ziph 1 , Gibeah 1 , Hachilah , Jeshimon .

2 Samuel 8
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2 Samuel • Chapter 8 (18 verses)

And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Metheg–ammah out of the hand of the Philistines. And he smote Moab , and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, ... Mentions: David, Moab , Moabites , Joram , Ammon , Rehob 3 , Zobah , Euphrates , Damascus .

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VIDEO • overview

Overview of 2 Samuel highlighting David 's reign as king over Israel , God's eternal covenant promise of an enduring dynasty in chapter 7, followed by tragic domestic and national consequences of David 's sin.

BibleProject • BibleProject CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 / Standard YouTube License
2 Samuel
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Old Testament • 24 Chapters

2 Samuel (Old Testament, 24 chapters). Key figures: Saul , David , Amalekites , Jacob/Israel , Jonathan , Judah . Key places: Ziklag , Gilboa , Gath , Ashkelon , Hebron , Jabesh . Opens with: "Now it came to pass after the death of Saul , when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites , and David had abode two days in Z..."

2 Samuel 10
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2 Samuel • Chapter 10 (19 verses)

And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead. Then said David , I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father shewed kindness unto me. And David sent to comfort him by the hand of his servant... Mentions: Ammon , David, Maacah , Jacob/Israel , Jericho , Zobah , Rehob 3 .

2 Samuel 13
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2 Samuel • Chapter 13 (39 verses)

And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar ; and Amnon the son of David loved her. And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar ; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do any thing to ... Mentions: David, Tamar, Jacob/Israel , Baal , Ephraim , Tamar 2 , Geshur .

2 Samuel 23
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2 Samuel • Chapter 23 (39 verses)

Now these be the last words of David . David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob , and the sweet psalmist of Israel , said, The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. The God of Israel said, the Rock ... Mentions: David, Jesse , Jacob/Israel, Eleazar , Zeruiah , Adullam , Rephaim , Kabzeel , Moab , Abiezer .

דָּוִד
Dawid (Dāwîḏ) [daw-VEED]
H1732 Hebrew proper noun 1075x
David, beloved (Davidic Covenant)

David; shepherd, psalmist, anointed king of Israel with whom God made an unconditional everlasting covenant (2 Samuel 7, Psalm 89); prime type of the Messiah.

Derivation: From דּוֹד (H1730) beloved.
1 Samuel Chapter 16, Verse 23

Scripture passage in 1 Samuel 16:23

Wiki Article • History & Monarchy

After forty years in the wilderness, Joshua and Caleb lead Israel across the Jordan River into Canaan , followed by the era of the Judges —from Othniel to Samuel —and the Moabite- Bethlehem narrative of Ruth and Boaz .

1 Samuel
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Old Testament • 31 Chapters

1 Samuel (Old Testament, 31 chapters). Key figures: Ephraim , Elkanah , Jeroham , Zuph , Eli , Phinehas . Key places: Ephraim , Shiloh , Ramah 1 , Egypt , Dan , Aphek 2 . Opens with: "Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim–zophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah , the son of Jeroham , the son of Elihu, the son o..."

1 Samuel 13
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1 Samuel • Chapter 13 (23 verses)

Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel , Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel ; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Beth–el, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin : and the rest of the people he sent eve... Mentions: Saul, Jacob/Israel, Jonathan , Benjamin , Gad , Michmash , Gibeah 1 , Geba 1 , Gilgal 1 , Jordan .

2 Chronicles 35
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2 Chronicles • Chapter 35 (27 verses)

Moreover Josiah kept a passover unto the Lord in Jerusalem : and they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the first month. And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the Lord, And said unto the Levites that taught all Israe... Mentions: Josiah , Jacob/Israel , Solomon , David , Moses , Jerusalem , Egypt , Carchemish , Euphrates , Megiddo .

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VIDEO • overview

Overview of 1 Samuel charting Israel 's transition to monarchy through the prophet Samuel , King Saul 's tragic fall into pride, and David 's faithful rise through humility.

BibleProject • BibleProject CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 / Standard YouTube License
נֵצַח
nesah (nēṣaḥ) [NEH-tsakh]
H5331 Hebrew noun masculine 43x
perpetuity, endurance, victory

Eminence, endurance, everlastingness, perpetuity, truth; unwavering consistency of God ('The Glory of Israel will not lie', 1 Samuel 15:29).

Derivation: From נָצַח (H5329) to excel, lead.
Saul
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Generation 30 • Child of Kish

Saul is a biblical figure in Generation 30, child of Kish , parent of Jonathan , Malchi-shua , Abinadab , Eshbaal . ( 1 Samuel 9:2 )

Mizpah 3
92% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 31.833°N, 35.180°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 20:1 , Judg 20:3 , Judg 21:1 , Judg 21:5 , Judg 21:8 , 1 Sam 7:5 .

צָבָא
saba (ṣāḇāʾ) [tsaw-VAW]
H6635 Hebrew noun masculine 486x
host, army, warfare (LORD of Hosts)

Host, organized military army, celestial hosts (stars and angels); paramount divine military title: YHWH Ṣǝḇāʾôt ('LORD of Hosts', 1 Samuel 1:3).

Derivation: From צָבָא (H6634) to wage war.
Kish
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Generation 29 • Child of Ner (or Abiel)

Kish is a biblical figure in Generation 29, child of Ner (or Abiel ), parent of Saul . ( 1 Samuel 9:1 , 1 Chronicles 9:39 )

2 Corinthians 3
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2 Corinthians • Chapter 3 (18 verses)

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ minis... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel , Moses .

2 Corinthians 13
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2 Corinthians • Chapter 13 (14 verses)

This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

2 Peter 3
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2 Peter • Chapter 3 (18 verses)

This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: Knowing this fi... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

2 Thessalonians • Chapter 3 (18 verses)

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

Ner (or Abiel)
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Generation 28 • Child of Jeiel

( 1 Chronicles 9:36 )Ner may have been given the name 'Abiel' (Father of G-d) in 1 Samuel 9:2 because he was the Leverite father of Kish 's (his elder brother) son whom he named Kish .

2 Timothy 3
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2 Timothy • Chapter 3 (17 verses)

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despise... Mentions: Moses , Yeshua the Messiah , Antioch 1 , Iconium , Lystra .

Acts 23
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Acts • Chapter 23 (35 verses)

And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth. Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wal... Mentions: Jerusalem , Rome , Caesarea , Antipatris , Cilicia .

Luke 23
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Luke • Chapter 23 (56 verses)

And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Simon , Joseph , Galilee , Jerusalem .

Matthew 23
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Matthew • Chapter 23 (39 verses)

Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses ' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Moses , Abel , Jerusalem .

1 Chronicles 23
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 23 (32 verses)

So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel . And he gathered together all the princes of Israel , with the priests and the Levites . Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by m... Mentions: David , Solomon , Jacob/Israel, Levi , Gershon ( Gershom ), Haran , Hebron , Eder 1 , Jerusalem .

1 Samuel 2
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1 Samuel • Chapter 2 (36 verses)

And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Talk n... Mentions: Elkanah , Eli , Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Phinehas , Ramah 1 , Shiloh , Egypt .

1 Samuel 3
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1 Samuel • Chapter 3 (21 verses)

And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli . And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; And ere the lamp o... Mentions: Samuel , Eli, Jacob/Israel , Dan , Shiloh .

1 Samuel 12
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1 Samuel • Chapter 12 (25 verses)

And Samuel said unto all Israel , Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you. And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my... Mentions: Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Aaron , Moab , Egypt , Hazor 1 , Ammon .

Scripture Passages (24)

Then Eli called Samuel , and said, Samuel , my son. And he answered, Here am I.

And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.

Then came the word of the Lord unto Samuel , saying,

And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel , Samuel . Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

That the Lord called Samuel : and he answered, Here am I.

And Samuel called the people together unto the Lord to Mizpah ;

So Samuel turned again after Saul ; and Saul worshipped the Lord.

Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,

Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,

Abi–albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

But Samuel ministered before the Lord, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.

But the thing displeased Samuel , when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the Lord.

Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg , and Japhia ,

Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.

Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah ,

Now the Lord had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,

And Saul 's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you.

Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel . And Samuel said unto Jesse , The Lord hath not chosen these.

Then Samuel went to Ramah ; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul .

And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.

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