2 Samuel 3:39-1953 kjv — And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the Lord shall rewa…

2 Samuel 3:39-1953 in the King James Version reads: “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 3:39-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 3, verses 39–1953.

2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.

2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 3:39-1953.

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2 Samuel 3:39-1953 reads (KJV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.