2 Samuel 16:17
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?”2 Samuel 16:17
What Does 2 Samuel 16:17 Mean?
2 Samuel 16:17 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Friendship.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 16:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 18:24“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”2 Samuel 19:25“And it came to pass, when he was come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said unto him, Wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth?”Deuteronomy 32:6“Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not he thy father that hath bought thee? hath he not made thee, and established thee?”2 Samuel 15:32“And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head:”Proverbs 17:17“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”Matthew 26:50“And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.”Mark 14:37“And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?”Judges 16:15“And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lieth.”1 Samuel 19:14“And when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, He is sick.”
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