2 Samuel 3:39

“And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.”

"And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness." - 2 Samuel 3:39
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What does 2 Samuel 3:39 mean?

2 Samuel 3:39 from the King James Version reads, "Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?" This verse is spoken by King David after hearing of the death of Abner, the commander of the army of Saul and a significant figure in the politics of…

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Strength in Weakness: A Royal Dilemma

In the heart of David’s leadership as king of Israel lies an expression of vulnerability and the profound struggles encountered despite divine anointing. 2 Samuel 3:39, in its simplicity, presents a deep and complex reality of human leadership: “And I am this day weak, though…

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A Prayer for Strength in Leadership and Justice

O Gracious and Sovereign Lord, As I humble myself before You today, I echo the heartfelt words of Your servant David found in 2 Samuel 3:39, "And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of…

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2 Samuel 3:39 - "And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness."
2 Samuel 3:9 - "So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;"
2 Samuel 23:39 - "Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all."
"Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all." - 2 Samuel 23:39
2 Samuel 22:39 - "And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet."
"So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;" - 2 Samuel 3:9
2 Samuel 13:39 - "And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead."
2 Samuel 19:39 - "And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place."
2 Samuel 3:2 - "¶ And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;"
2 Samuel 4:3 - "And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and were sojourners there until this day.)"
1 Samuel 20:39 - "But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter."
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 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."
"And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet." - 2 Samuel 22:39
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."
1 Samuel 3:9 - "Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place."
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."
"And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead." - 2 Samuel 13:39
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?"
Lamentations 3:39 - "Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?"
Job 39:3 - "They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows."