2 Samuel 17:27
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,”2 Samuel 17:27
What Does 2 Samuel 17:27 Mean?
2 Samuel 17:27 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 27 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 17:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Kings 2:7“But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.”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 9:4“And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lodebar.”2 Samuel 10:1“And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead.”Ezra 2:61“And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:”Joshua 13:26“And from Heshbon unto Ramathmizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim unto the border of Debir;”1 Samuel 11:1“Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabeshgilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee.”2 Samuel 12:26“And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.”2 Samuel 16:1“And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred loaves of bread, and an hundred bunches of raisins, and an hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine.”2 Samuel 12:29“And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.”2 Samuel 19:31“And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan.”2 Samuel 19:32“Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man.”1 Kings 4:14“Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:”1 Chronicles 6:80“And out of the tribe of Gad; Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, and Mahanaim with her suburbs,”1 Chronicles 12:40“Moreover they that were nigh them, even unto Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, brought bread on asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, and meat, meal, cakes of figs, and bunches of raisins, and wine, and oil, and oxen, and sheep abundantly: for there was joy in Israel.”1 Chronicles 20:1“And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it.”Nehemiah 7:63“And of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai, which took one of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite to wife, and was called after their name.”Psalms 42:6“O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.”
People & Places
AmmielBarzillaiDavidMachirNahashShobiLo-debarMahanaimRabbahRogelim
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