2 Samuel 17:16
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him.”2 Samuel 17:16
What Does 2 Samuel 17:16 Mean?
2 Samuel 17:16 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 17:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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 20:19“I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?”1 Corinthians 15:54“So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.”2 Corinthians 5:4“For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.”1 Samuel 20:38“And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And Jonathan’s lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.”2 Samuel 15:14“And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.”2 Samuel 17:21“And it came to pass, after they were departed, that they came up out of the well, and went and told king David, and said unto David, Arise, and pass quickly over the water: for thus hath Ahithophel counselled against you.”2 Samuel 18:20“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.”Psalms 35:25“Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.”Psalms 55:8“I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.”Psalms 56:2“Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.”Psalms 57:3“He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.”Psalms 119:87“They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.”Psalms 119:150“They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.”Proverbs 6:4“Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.”Matthew 24:16“Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:”
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