2 Samuel 18:17
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 18
“And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the wood, and laid a very great heap of stones upon him: and all Israel fled every one to his tent.”2 Samuel 18:17
What Does 2 Samuel 18:17 Mean?
2 Samuel 18:17 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 17 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 18:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Joshua 7:26“And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. So the LORD turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day.”Joshua 8:29“And the king of Ai he hanged on a tree until eventide: and as soon as the sun was down, Joshua commanded that they should take his carcase down from the tree, and cast it at the entering of the gate of the city, and raise thereon a great heap of stones, that remaineth unto this day.”2 Kings 14:12“And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled every man to their tents.”Genesis 31:46“And Jacob said unto his brethren, Gather stones; and they took stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there upon the heap.”Genesis 35:20“And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that is the pillar of Rachel’s grave unto this day.”Joshua 10:27“And it came to pass at the time of the going down of the sun, that Joshua commanded, and they took them down off the trees, and cast them into the cave wherein they had been hid, and laid great stones in the cave’s mouth, which remain until this very day.”1 Samuel 4:10“And the Philistines fought, and Israel was smitten, and they fled every man into his tent: and there was a very great slaughter; for there fell of Israel thirty thousand footmen.”2 Samuel 19:8“Then the king arose, and sat in the gate. And they told unto all the people, saying, Behold, the king doth sit in the gate. And all the people came before the king: for Israel had fled every man to his tent.”2 Samuel 20:1“And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.”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.”2 Kings 8:21“So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him: and he rose by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him about, and the captains of the chariots: and the people fled into their tents.”Proverbs 10:7“The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.”Jeremiah 22:18“Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah lord! or, Ah his glory!”Acts 5:6“And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.”Psalms 119:96“I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.”Ecclesiastes 3:5“A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;”
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