2 Samuel 12:2

“The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:”

"The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:" - 2 Samuel 12:2
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What does 2 Samuel 12:2 mean?

The verse 2 Samuel 12:2 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds." This verse is taken from the story of King David and his sin with Bathsheba, as told in the book of 2 Samuel. In this verse, Nathan the prophet is telling a…

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The Perils of Abundance: Lessons from 2 Samuel 12:2

In 2 Samuel 12:2, we find the poignant narrative of Nathan confronting King David, revealing deep layers of human nature and divine justice. The King James Version (KJV) renders this verse as, "The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds." This simple statement encapsulates…

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A Prayer for Generosity and Accountability: Reflecting on 2 Samuel 12:2

Eternal and Almighty God, our Creator and Sustainer, We come before You today, humbled and aware of Your greatness, Your mercy, and Your unchanging truth. As we reflect upon Your Word and the powerful message contained in 2 Samuel 12:2, "The rich man had exceeding many flocks…

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2 Samuel 12:2 - "The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:"
2 Samuel 5:12
1 Samuel 2:12
2 Samuel 2:12 - "¶ And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon."
2 Samuel 12:12 - "For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun."
1 Samuel 2:12 - "¶ Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD."
2 Samuel 12:26 - "And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city."
2 Samuel 12:29 - "And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it."
2 Samuel 23:12 - "But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory."
2 Samuel 8:12 - "Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah."
2 Samuel 22:12 - "And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters, and thick clouds of the skies."
2 Samuel 16:12 - "It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day."
2 Samuel 12:25 - "And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD."
2 Samuel 12:6 - "And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity."
2 Samuel 12:16 - "David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth."
2 Samuel 19:12 - "Ye are my brethren, ye are my bones and my flesh: wherefore then are ye the last to bring back the king?"
2 Samuel 12:27 - "And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters."
2 Samuel 9:12 - "And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth."
2 Samuel 12:15 - "¶ And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick."
2 Samuel 1:12 - "And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword."
2 Samuel 13:12 - "And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly."
1 Samuel 2:12 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD.
1 Samuel 2:12 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD.
2 Samuel 10:12 - "Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good."
1 Samuel 2:12 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD.
"¶ And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon." - 2 Samuel 2:12
2 Samuel 12:28 - "Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name."
1 Samuel 2:12 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD.
2 Samuel 5:12 - "And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake."