2 Samuel 17:17
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David.”2 Samuel 17:17
What Does 2 Samuel 17:17 Mean?
2 Samuel 17:17 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 17:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Samuel 15:36“Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok’s son, and Jonathan Abiathar’s son; and by them ye shall send unto me every thing that ye can hear.”Joshua 15:7“And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the waters of Enshemesh, and the goings out thereof were at Enrogel:”Joshua 18:16“And the border came down to the end of the mountain that lieth before the valley of the son of Hinnom, and which is in the valley of the giants on the north, and descended to the valley of Hinnom, to the side of Jebusi on the south, and descended to Enrogel,”2 Samuel 15:27“The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.”1 Kings 1:9“And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by Enrogel, and called all his brethren the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah the king’s servants:”1 Kings 1:42“And while he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came; and Adonijah said unto him, Come in; for thou art a valiant man, and bringest good tidings.”Joshua 2:4“And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came men unto me, but I wist not whence they were:”2 Samuel 18:19“Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that the LORD hath avenged him of his enemies.”1 Chronicles 6:8“And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,”Acts 23:16“And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.”
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