2 Samuel 1:11

“Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:”

"Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:" - 2 Samuel 1:11
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What does 2 Samuel 1:11 mean?

The verse 2 Samuel 1:11 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him." This verse comes from the book of 2 Samuel, which is a part of the historical books in the Old Testament…

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Torn Garments: A Mark of Mourning and Leadership

In 2 Samuel 1:11, we witness a profound moment of grief and leadership in the life of David: "Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him." This verse encapsulates a deep emotional response to loss, reflecting the intense…

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A Prayer for Grief and Loss: Holding onto Hope in Mourning

Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of our lives, we come before You, acknowledging our brokenness and pain, especially in times of loss and grief. Your Word in 2 Samuel 1:11 reminds us of the profound sorrow that can accompany the death of loved ones, saying, "Then David took…

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2 Samuel 1:11 - "Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:"
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1 Samuel 2:11 - "And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house. And the child did minister unto the LORD before Eli the priest."
2 Samuel 1:1 - "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 Ziklag;"
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2 Samuel 1. 17-27
2 Samuel 11:9
1 Samuel 13:11
1 Samuel 11:14 - "Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there."
1 Samuel 11:2 - "And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, On this condition will I make a covenant with you, that I may thrust out all your right eyes, and lay it for a reproach upon all Israel."
2 Samuel 2:11 - "And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months."
1 Samuel 22:11-13
2 Samuel 11:18 - "¶ Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war;"
1 Samuel 28:11 - "Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto thee? And he said, Bring me up Samuel."
2 Samuel 21:11 - "And it was told David what Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of Saul, had done."
Acts 1:1-11
2 Samuel 1:27 - "How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!"
2 Samuel 11:5 - "And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I am with child."
1 Samuel 3:11 - "¶ And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle."
Acts 1:1-11
1 Samuel 12:11 - "And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelled safe."
2 Samuel 3:11 - "And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him."
2 Samuel 11:14 - "¶ And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah."
1 Samuel 11:12 - "¶ And the people said unto Samuel, Who is he that said, Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death."
2 Samuel 1:17 - "¶ And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:"
1 Samuel 31:11 - "¶ And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;"
2 Samuel 11:1 - "And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem."
1 Samuel 2:26 - "And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men."