2 Samuel 3:34

“Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him.”

"Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him." - 2 Samuel 3:34
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What does 2 Samuel 3:34 mean?

The verse 2 Samuel 3:34 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him." This verse is part of a lament that David speaks upon…

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The Sad Fall of a Fallen Leader

As we delve into 2 Samuel 3:34, we encounter an emotionally charged moment in the history of Israel, encapsulated in the poignant words of David as he mourns the death of Abner. The verse states, "Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before…

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A Prayer of Mourning and Reflection: Finding Strength in Trials

Heavenly Father, As I bow before Your mighty throne today, I bring to You my heart, burdened with the weight of loss and the trials that surround us. I take a moment to reflect on the powerful words of 2 Samuel 3:34, which remind us of the harsh realities of life—that our hands…

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2 Samuel 3:34 - "Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him."
2 Samuel 3:4 - "And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;"
"And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;" - 2 Samuel 3:4
2 Samuel 23:34 - "Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,"
2 Samuel 22:34 - "He maketh my feet like hinds' feet: and setteth me upon my high places."
1 Samuel 3:4 - "That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I."
2 Samuel 19:34 - "And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem?"
1 Samuel 15:34 - "¶ Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul."
1 Samuel 2:34 - "And this shall be a sign unto thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas; in one day they shall die both of them."
2 Samuel 13:34 - "But Absalom fled. And the young man that kept the watch lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came much people by the way of the hill side behind him."
"That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I." - 1 Samuel 3:4
"Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite," - 2 Samuel 23:34
2 Samuel 3:2 - "¶ And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;"
1 Samuel 17:34-35
2 Samuel 4:3 - "And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and were sojourners there until this day.)"
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 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 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 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."
Mark 3:31-34
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?"
2 Samuel 15:34 - "But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father's servant hitherto, so will I now also be thy servant: then mayest thou for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel."