2 Samuel 3:32

“And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.”

"And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept." - 2 Samuel 3:32
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What does 2 Samuel 3:32 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 3:32 in the King James Version reads, "And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept." This verse is part of a larger narrative in the book of 2 Samuel that describes the events…

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The Depth of Grief: Honoring Relationships in the Light of Loss

In the annals of history and particularly in the narrative of the Bible, moments of deep sorrow tell profound truths about human relationships, the complexity of loyalties, and the weight of loss. 2 Samuel 3:32 records a poignant moment in the life of King David: "And they…

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A Prayer of Grief and Honor: Reflecting on 2 Samuel 3:32

O Lord God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, we humbly come before You today, reflecting on the profound grief and deep sorrow expressed in the scripture of 2 Samuel 3:32, "And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner…

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2 Samuel 3:32 - "And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept."
2 Samuel 3:2 - "¶ And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;"
"¶ And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;" - 2 Samuel 3:2
2 Samuel 23:32 - "Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,"
2 Samuel 22:32 - "For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God?"
"Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan," - 2 Samuel 23:32
2 Samuel 2:32 - "¶ And they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulchre of his father, which was in Beth-lehem. And Joab and his men went all night, and they came to Hebron at break of day."
1 Samuel 2:32 - "And thou shalt see an enemy in my habitation, in all the wealth which God shall give Israel: and there shall not be an old man in thine house for ever."
isaiah 32:2-3 emphasis on Jesus Christ being unnatractive
1 Samuel 3:2 - "And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;"
2 Samuel 4:3 - "And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and were sojourners there until this day.)"
"For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God?" - 2 Samuel 22:32
2 Samuel 19:32 - "Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man."
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 18:32 - "And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is."
2 Samuel 3:11 - "And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him."
2 Samuel 3:33 - "And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?"
2 Samuel 3:5 - "And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron."
2 Samuel 15:32 - "¶ And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head:"
2 Samuel 2:3 - "And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron."
2 Samuel 7:3 - "And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee."
2 Chronicles 32:3 - "He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him."
2 Samuel 3:37 - "For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner."
2 Samuel 3:15 - "And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish."
2 Samuel 3:36 - "And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people."
2 Samuel 14:3 - "And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth."
2 Samuel 3:6 - "¶ And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul."
2 Samuel 3:38 - "And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?"