2 Samuel 18:16
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 18
“And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.”2 Samuel 18:16
What Does 2 Samuel 18:16 Mean?
2 Samuel 18:16 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 5 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (5)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 18:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Samuel 2:28“So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.”2 Samuel 20:22“Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast it out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king.”Judges 9:55“And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man unto his place.”Numbers 10:2“Make thee two trumpets of silver; of a whole piece shalt thou make them: that thou mayest use them for the calling of the assembly, and for the journeying of the camps.”1 Corinthians 14:8“For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?”
People & Places
Joab
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