2 Samuel 24:17
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 24
“And David spake unto the LORD when he saw the angel that smote the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father’s house.”2 Samuel 24:17
What Does 2 Samuel 24:17 Mean?
2 Samuel 24:17 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Repentance, and Sin.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 24:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 10:11“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”Genesis 18:23“And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?”Jonah 1:12“And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.”1 Chronicles 21:16“And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.”Psalms 74:1“O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?”Genesis 20:7“Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine.”2 Samuel 24:10“And David’s heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.”Numbers 16:22“And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation?”Job 42:6“Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.”Ezekiel 34:23“And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.”Genesis 38:26“And Judah acknowledged them, and said, She hath been more righteous than I; because that I gave her not to Shelah my son. And he knew her again no more.”Genesis 44:33“Now therefore, I pray thee, let thy servant abide instead of the lad a bondman to my lord; and let the lad go up with his brethren.”1 Kings 22:17“And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.”1 Chronicles 21:17“And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father’s house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued.”Job 7:20“I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself?”Job 19:4“And be it indeed that I have erred, mine error remaineth with myself.”Psalms 44:11“Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat; and hast scattered us among the heathen.”Psalms 51:2“Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.”Isaiah 6:5“Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.”Ezekiel 34:2“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?”
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