2 Samuel 14:4

“And when the woman of Tekoah spake to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king.”

"And when the woman of Tekoah spake to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king." - 2 Samuel 14:4
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What does 2 Samuel 14:4 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 14:4 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "And when the woman of Tekoah spake to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king." This verse is part of a larger narrative within the book of 2 Samuel that deals…

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A Cry for Help: Embracing the Divine King

When we delve into the heart of 2 Samuel 14:4, we find the poignant scene of a woman from Tekoah approaching King David in a state of desperation. The verse reads: "And when the woman of Tekoah spake to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said…

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A Prayer for Divine Intervention and Humility

O Eternal King, Sovereign of all creation, I approach Your throne with a humble heart, just as the woman of Tekoah did before King David. In her moment of need, she recognized her humble position and earnestly sought help, crying out, "Help, O king!" (2 Samuel 14:4 KJV). Lord…

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