2 Samuel 15:8

“For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.”

"For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD." - 2 Samuel 15:8
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What does 2 Samuel 15:8 mean?

The verse 2 Samuel 15:8 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD." To truly understand the context and significance of…

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The Vow of Servanthood: A Divine Commitment

In 2 Samuel 15:8, we find a profound moment in the life of Absalom, son of King David, as he reflects on the vow he made during a season of exile: "For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I…

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A Vow of Faithfulness: A Prayer of Commitment and Service

O Sovereign Lord, our God, I come before You today in reverence and gratitude, reflecting on the profound truth found in the words spoken by Your servant in 2 Samuel 15:8: "For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again…

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2 Samuel 15:29 - "Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they tarried there."
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