2 Samuel 23:1

New International Reader's Version

Here are David’s last words. He said, “I am David, the son of Jesse. God has given me a message. The Most High God has greatly honored me. The God of Jacob anointed me as king. I am the hero of Israel’s songs.

Cross References

Genesis 49:1

Then Jacob sent for his sons. He said, “Gather around me so I can tell you what will happen to you in days to come.

2 Samuel 22:34

He makes my feet like the feet of a deer. He causes me to stand on the highest places.

2 Samuel 22:51

He gives his king great victories. He shows his faithful love to his anointed king. He shows it to David and his family forever.”

1 Chronicles 16:7

That day was the first time David appointed Asaph and his helpers. He appointed them to give praise to the Lord with these words.

1 Chronicles 16:9

Sing to him. Sing praise to him. Tell about all the wonderful things he has done.

Psalm 2:6

He says to them, “I have placed my king on my holy mountain of Zion.”

Psalm 72:20

The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, end here.

Psalm 89:20

I have found my servant David. I have poured my sacred oil on his head.

Psalm 89:21

My powerful hand will keep him going. My mighty arm will give him strength.

Amos 6:5

You pluck away on your harps as David did. You play new songs on musical instruments.

Luke 20:42

David himself says in the Book of Psalms, “ ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand

Luke 24:44

Jesus said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you. Everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms must come true.”

Deuteronomy 33:1

Here is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave to the Israelites before he died.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ live among you like a rich treasure. Teach and correct one another wisely. Teach one another by singing psalms and hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing to God with thanks in your hearts.

James 5:13

Is anyone among you in trouble? Then that person should pray. Is anyone among you happy? Then that person should sing songs of praise.

1 Samuel 17:12

David was the son of an Ephrathite whose name was Jesse. Jesse was from Bethlehem in Judah and had eight sons. When Saul was king, Jesse was already very old.

1 Samuel 18:7

As they danced, they sang, “Saul has killed thousands of men. David has killed tens of thousands.”

1 Samuel 2:10

Those who oppose the Lord will be totally destroyed. The Most High God will thunder from heaven. The Lord will judge the earth from one end to the other. “He will give power to his king. He will give honor to his anointed one.”