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2 Samuel 18:20
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And Joab said unto him, Thou shalt not bear tidings this day, but thou shalt bear tidings another day: but this day thou shalt bear no tidings, because the king’s son is dead.
About 2 Samuel 18:20
2 Samuel 18:20 from 2 Samuel speaks directly to Bearing Hardship and Persevering in Faith, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the history literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
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“And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.”
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How to Apply 2 Samuel 18:20
Study 2 Samuel 18:20 in context by reading the surrounding passage in 2 Samuel. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Bearing Hardship and Persevering in Faith. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.