2 Samuel 2:30

“And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David’s servants nineteen men and Asahel.”

"And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David’s servants nineteen men and Asahel." - 2 Samuel 2:30
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What does 2 Samuel 2:30 mean?

The verse 2 Samuel 2:30 from the King James Version reads, "And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David's servants nineteen men and Asahel." This verse comes from the Old Testament and is part of the narrative…

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The Cost of Loyalty: Lessons from Joab and Asahel

**Scripture Reference: ** 2 Samuel 2:30 (KJV) – "And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David's servants nineteen men and Asahel." In the narrative of 2 Samuel, we find ourselves in a turbulent time, marked by…

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A Prayer for Unity and Strength as We Follow Your Will

Heavenly Father, We come before You in a spirit of humility and reverence, deeply moved by the lessons woven throughout Your Holy Scriptures. Today, we reflect on the solemn account in 2 Samuel 2:30: "And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the…

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2 Samuel 2:30 - "And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David's servants nineteen men and Asahel."
2 Samuel 23:30 - "Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,"
2 Samuel 18:30 - "And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still."
2 Samuel 22:30 - "For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall."
"Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash," - 2 Samuel 23:30
2 Samuel 3:30 - "So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle."
1 Samuel 30:2 - "And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way."
2 Samuel 13:30 - "¶ And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left."
2 Samuel 19:30 - "And Mephibosheth said unto the king, Yea, let him take all, forasmuch as my lord the king is come again in peace unto his own house."
2 Samuel 14:30 - "Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab's field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set the field on fire."
2 Samuel 12:30 - "And he took their king's crown from off his head, the weight whereof was a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it was set on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance."
2 Samuel 15:30 - "¶ And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up."
"For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall." - 2 Samuel 22:30
"And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still." - 2 Samuel 18:30
1 Samuel 2:30 - "Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed."
2 Chronicles 30:10
Daniel 2:30-23
Philippians 2:19-30
2 Chronicles 30:2 - "For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month."
2 Samuel 12:2 - "The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:"
Ezra 2:30 - "The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six."
2 Samuel 23:2 - "The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue."
"So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle." - 2 Samuel 3:30
2 Chronicles 30:4 - "And the thing pleased the king and all the congregation."
Luke 2:30 - "For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,"
2 Chronicles 30:20 - "And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people."
2 Samuel 22:2 - "And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;"
2 Samuel 2:2 - "So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite."
1 Samuel 2:26 - "And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men."