2 Samuel 11:25 · KJV

"Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him."

King James Version

Passage Context

²³And the messenger said unto David, Surely the men prevailed against us, and came out unto us into the field, and we were upon them even unto the entering of the gate.

²⁴And the shooters shot from off the wall upon thy servants; and some of the king's servants be dead, and thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.

²⁵Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him.

²⁶And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she mourned for her husband.

²⁷And when the mourning was past, David sent and fetched her to his house, and she became his wife, and bare him a son. But the thing that David had done displeased the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

How does this verse illustrate the consequences of our actions?

What does it mean for you to deal with guilt?

When have you had to encourage others despite your own struggles?

Life Application

leadership

As a leader, be aware of how your actions impact others and strive to lead with integrity.

faith

Seek forgiveness and healing for past mistakes, and encourage others on their journeys.

People in This Verse

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

JoabOT

Joab was David's military commander, known for his fierce loyalty and strategic mind. His decisions often shaped the course of battles during David's reign.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 26:6

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of Israel and the center of David's kingdom.

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