2 Samuel 19:3

“And the people gat them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.”

"And the people gat them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle." - 2 Samuel 19:3
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What does 2 Samuel 19:3 mean?

2 Samuel 19:3 (KJV) states, "And the people gat them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle." This verse is a significant moment in the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel. At this point in the story, King David had just mourned…

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Shameful Retreat: Lessons from the Kings

In 2 Samuel 19:3, we are offered a vivid glimpse into the aftermath of conflict: "And the people gat them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle." This verse paints a picture of a defeated and humiliated army returning…

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A Prayer for Restoration and Healing in Times of Shame

Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of reflection, I come before You with a heart that is heavy yet hopeful. Your Word, Lord, in 2 Samuel 19:3 reminds me of the solemn times in our lives when shame looms like a shadow, and retreat becomes our response, as it is written: "And…

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2 Samuel 19:3 - "And the people gat them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle."
1 Samuel 3:19-21
1 Samuel 3:19 - "¶ And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground."
2 Samuel 3:19 - "And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin."
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2 Samuel 19:24
2 Samuel 19:1 - "And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom."
2 Samuel 22:19 - "They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay."
2 Samuel 24:19 - "And David, according to the saying of Gad, went up as the LORD commanded."
2 Samuel 2:19 - "And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner."
2 Samuel 1:19 - "The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!"
"¶ And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground." - 1 Samuel 3:19
2 Samuel 19:2 - "And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son."
2 Kings 3:16-19
2 Samuel 3:2 - "¶ And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;"
2 Samuel 19:23 - "Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him."
2 Samuel 11:19 - "And charged the messenger, saying, When thou hast made an end of telling the matters of the war unto the king,"
2 Samuel 23:19 - "Was he not most honourable of three? therefore he was their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the first three."
2 Samuel 17:19 - "And the woman took and spread a covering over the well's mouth, and spread ground corn thereon; and the thing was not known."
2 Samuel 4:3 - "And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and were sojourners there until this day.)"
2 Samuel 19:33 - "And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 19:36 - "Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward?"
2 Samuel 19:16 - "¶ And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which was of Bahurim, hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David."
2 Samuel 3:4 - "And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;"
2 Samuel 3:3 - "And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;"
2 Samuel 19:21 - "But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD'S anointed?"