2 Samuel 17:1
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:”2 Samuel 17:1
What Does 2 Samuel 17:1 Mean?
2 Samuel 17:1 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 17:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 38:12“They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.”Isaiah 59:7“Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths.”Matthew 10:21“And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.”Psalms 3:3“But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.”Psalms 4:8“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”Psalms 109:2“For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue.”Proverbs 4:16“For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.”Psalms 31:13“For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.”Psalms 71:4“Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.”Psalms 118:13“Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.”Proverbs 1:16“For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.”2 Samuel 15:28“See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me.”2 Samuel 16:11“And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.”2 Samuel 18:5“And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.”Psalms 55:9“Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.”Psalms 55:10“Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it.”Psalms 70:1“MAKE HASTE, O GOD, TO DELIVER ME; MAKE HASTE TO HELP ME, O LORD.”Psalms 71:10“For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,”Psalms 109:16“Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.”Psalms 119:95“The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.”
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