2 Samuel 2 in the early church
[LXX: 2 Kingdoms; Vulgate: 2 Kings]
3 passages quote, allude to, or echo 2 Samuel 2, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
2 Samuel 2:1
Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sam 2:1 | On the Duties of the Clergy 2.7 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 386–390 |
2 Samuel 2:5
So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sam 2:5 | On Care for the Dead 11 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 421–422 |
2 Samuel 2:18
The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sam 2:18 | Letters 21.1 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |