2 Samuel 2:31

“But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner’s men, so that three hundred and threescore men died.”

"But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner’s men, so that three hundred and threescore men died." - 2 Samuel 2:31
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What does 2 Samuel 2:31 mean?

The verse 2 Samuel 2:31 in the King James Version reads, "But the children of Israel smote of Benjamin, and of Abner's men, three hundred men, and they took away the spoils of them." This verse comes from the book of 2 Samuel, which is a part of the Old Testament. The book of 2…

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The Cost of Conflict: A Reflection on Loyalty and Consequence

The verse from 2 Samuel 2:31 (KJV) states, "But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's men, so that three hundred and threescore men died." This passage occurs at a pivotal moment in the history of Israel, highlighting the fierce civil strife that raged…

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A Prayer for Peace and Understanding in Conflict

O Divine Creator, In humility and reverence, I come before Thee, reflecting upon the profound truths laid bare in the sacred pages of scripture. I draw my heart to the moment recorded in 2 Samuel 2:31, where it is declared, "But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and…

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2 Samuel 2:31 - "But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's men, so that three hundred and threescore men died."
2 Samuel 23:31 - "Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,"
2 Samuel 13:31 - "Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes rent."
2 Samuel 22:31 - "As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him."
"Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite," - 2 Samuel 23:31
2 Samuel 19:31 - "¶ And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan."
1 Samuel 31:2 - "And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, Saul's sons."
1 Samuel 2:31 - "Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thine arm, and the arm of thy father's house, that there shall not be an old man in thine house."
2 Samuel 14:31 - "Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?"
2 Samuel 15:31 - "¶ And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness."
2 Samuel 18:31 - "And, behold, Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings, my lord the king: for the LORD hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee."
2 Samuel 3:31 - "¶ And David said to Joab, and to all the people that were with him, Rend your clothes, and gird you with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. And king David himself followed the bier."
Judges 2:31
"As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him." - 2 Samuel 22:31
"Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes rent." - 2 Samuel 13:31
2 Chronicles 31:1
2 Chronicles 31:1
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"¶ And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan." - 2 Samuel 19:31
2 Samuel 12:31 - "And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brickkiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 12:2 - "The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:"
"And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, Saul's sons." - 1 Samuel 31:2
2 Samuel 23:2 - "The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue."
1 Samuel 15:31 - "So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD."
2 Samuel 22:2 - "And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;"
2 Chronicles 31:9 - "Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps."
2 Samuel 2:2 - "So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite."