Cross-References — 2 Samuel 11

4 pairs

1. 2 Samuel 11:2→referencesMatthew 5:28

   2 Samuel 11:2 describes David seeing Bathsheba and desiring her, which leads to sin. Matthew 5:28 speaks about the sin of lust, emphasizing that even looking with lustful intent is akin to committing adultery in the heart.

   Thematic focusLust, Sin, Adultery.

   • #Lust
   • #Sin
   • #Adultery

2. 2 Samuel 11:4→referencesJames 1:14-15

   2 Samuel 11:4 shows David acting on his desire, leading to sin. James 1:14-15 explains the process of temptation leading to sin and ultimately death, illustrating the progression of David's actions.

   Thematic focusTemptation, Sin, Consequences.

   • #Temptation
   • #Sin
   • #Consequences

3. 2 Samuel 11:14-15→referencesProverbs 6:16-19

   2 Samuel 11:14-15 details David's plan to have Uriah killed, which is an act of shedding innocent blood. Proverbs 6:16-19 lists things the Lord hates, including hands that shed innocent blood.

   Thematic focusMurder, Sin, God's Displeasure.

   • #Murder
   • #Sin
   • #GodsDispleasure

4. 2 Samuel 11:27→referencesPsalm 51:1-4

   2 Samuel 11:27 concludes with the Lord being displeased with David's actions. Psalm 51:1-4 is David's prayer of repentance, acknowledging his sin against God, which is a direct response to the events of this chapter.

   Thematic focusRepentance, Sin, God's Mercy.

   • #Repentance
   • #Sin
   • #GodsMercy

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