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He must go across at once into the wilderness beyond. Otherwise he will die and his entire army with him.” <a href="/esv/2_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now therefore send quickly and tell David, ‘Do not stay tonight at the fords of the wilderness, but by all means pass over, lest the king and all the people who are with him be swallowed up.’” <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now send quickly and tell David, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but be sure to cross over. Otherwise the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up.’” <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a> Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Now therefore, send quickly and tell David, saying, ‘Do not spend this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily cross over, lest the king and all the people who are with him be swallowed up.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now then, send a messenger quickly and tell David, saying, ‘Do not spend the night at the river crossing places of the wilderness, but by all means cross over, or else the king and all the people who are with him will be destroyed.’” <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now therefore, send quickly and tell David, saying, &#8216Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but by all means cross over, or else the king and all the people who are with him will be destroyed.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now therefore, send quickly and tell David, saying, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but by all means cross over, lest the king and all the people who are with him be destroyed.’” <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So now, send quickly and inform David, saying, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but by all means cross over, lest the king and all the people who are with him be swallowed up.’” <a href="/amp/2_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now then, send word quickly and tell David, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords [on the west side of the Jordan] in the wilderness, but by all means cross over [to the east side of the river], or else the king and all the people with him will be destroyed [if Ahithophel is allowed by Absalom to lead an attack].’” <a href="/csb/2_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now send someone quickly and tell David, ‘Don’t spend the night at the wilderness ford, but be sure to cross over the Jordan, or the king and all the people with him will be devoured.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now send someone quickly and tell David, &#8216Don&#8217t spend the night at the wilderness ford of the Jordan, but be sure to cross over, or the king and all the people with him will be destroyed.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night at the fords of the wilderness, but by all means pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then he said, "Hurry! Send someone to warn David not to spend the night on this side of the Jordan. He must get across the river, so he and the others won't be wiped out!" <a href="/erv/2_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night at the fords of the wilderness, but in any wise pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Now send messengers quickly to tell David, 'Don't rest tonight in the river crossings in the desert, but make sure you cross [the river], or Your Majesty and all the troops with him will be wiped out.'" <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> Hushai added, "Quick, now! Send a message to David not to spend the night at the river crossings in the wilderness, but to cross the Jordan at once, so that he and his men won't all be caught and killed." <a href="/isv/2_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Quick! Get word to David! Tell him not to spend the night at the crossings that lead to the desert. Instead, he must cross the Jordan River immediately. That way, if he crosses the river, the king and his entourage will survive." <a href="/msb/2_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now send quickly and tell David, ?Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but be sure to cross over. Otherwise the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up.?? <a href="/net/2_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a> Now send word quickly to David and warn him, "Don't spend the night at the fords of the desert tonight. Instead, be sure you cross over, or else the king and everyone who is with him may be overwhelmed." <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now therefore send quickly and tell David, saying, 'Do not stay the night at the fords of the wilderness, but by all means pass over. Otherwise the king and all the people who are with him will be swallowed up.'" <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him. <a href="/web/2_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a> Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, ‘Don’t lodge tonight at the fords of the wilderness, but by all means pass over, lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people who are with him.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and now, send quickly, and declare [it] to David, saying, Do not lodge in the plains of the wilderness tonight, and also, certainly pass over, lest there is a swallowing up of the king and of all the people who are with him.” <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and now, send hastily, and declare to David, saying, Lodge not to-night in the plains of the wilderness, and also, certainly pass over, lest there be a swallowing up of the king and of all the people who are with him.' <a href="/slt/2_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And now send quickly and announce to David, saying, Thou wilt not lodge this night in Araboth of the desert, and also passing over, thou shalt pass over, lest he shall swallow up to the king and to all the people which are with him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying: Tarry not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but without delay pass over: lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that is with him. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now therefore, send quickly, and report to David, saying: ‘You shall not stay this night in the plains of the desert. Instead, without delay, go across. Otherwise the king may be engulfed, and all the people who are with him.’ ” <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a> So send a warning to David immediately: ‘Do not spend the night at the fords near the wilderness, but cross over without fail. Otherwise the king and all the people with him will be destroyed.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Therefore send quickly and tell David, ‘Do not lodge tonight at the fords of the wilderness, but by all means cross over; otherwise the king and all the people who are with him will be swallowed up.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now therefore send quickly and tell David, saying, Do not spend the night in the plain of the wilderness, but pass over, lest you and all the people who are with you be destroyed. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Now send quickly and show David and say to him: ‘You should not lodge at night in the plain of the wilderness, but pass through yourself lest you be destroyed, you and all the people that are with you’”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying: Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but in any wise pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him.' <a href="/sep/2_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And now send quickly and report to David, saying, Lodge not this night in Araboth of the wilderness: even go and make haste, lest one swallow up the king, and all the people with him. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/17-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=4909" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Hushai's Warning Saves David</a> 15So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, “This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have advised. 16<a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šil·ḥū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">send</a> <a href="/hebrew/4120.htm" title="4120: mə·hê·rāh (Adv) -- Haste, speed. Feminine of maher; properly, a hurry; hence promptly.">quickly</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: wə·hag·gî·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To be conspicuous. ">and tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">‘Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3885.htm" title="3885: tā·len (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-2ms) -- Or liyn; a primitive root; to stop; by implication, to stay permanently; hence to be obstinate.">spend</a> <a href="/hebrew/3915.htm" title="3915: hal·lay·lāh (Art:: N-ms) -- Night. Or leyl; also laylah; from the same as luwl; properly, a twist, i.e. Night; figuratively, adversity.">the night</a> <a href="/hebrew/6160.htm" title="6160: bə·‘ar·ḇō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-fpc) -- From arab; a desert; especially the sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea.">at the fords</a> <a href="/hebrew/4057.htm" title="4057: ham·miḏ·bār (Art:: N-ms) -- A pasture, a desert, speech. From dabar in the sense of driving; a pasture; by implication, a desert; also speech.">of the wilderness,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ā·ḇō·wr (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">be sure to cross over.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ta·‘ă·ḇō·wr (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6435.htm" title="6435: pen (Conj) -- Lest. From panah; properly, removal; used only adverb as conjunction, lest.">Otherwise</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·lə·ḵāl- (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with him</a> <a href="/hebrew/1104.htm" title="1104: yə·ḇul·la‘ (V-Pual-Imperf-3ms) -- To swallow down, swallow up, engulf. A primitive root; to make away with; generally, to destroy.">will be swallowed up.’”</a> 17Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were staying at En-rogel, where a servant girl would come and pass along information to them. They in turn would go and inform King David, for they dared not be seen entering the city.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">2 Samuel 15:31</a> Now someone told David: “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David pleaded, “O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!” <a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">2 Samuel 15:14</a> And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.” <a href="/2_samuel/15-34.htm">2 Samuel 15:34</a> But you can thwart the counsel of Ahithophel for me if you return to the city and say to Absalom: ‘I will be your servant, my king; in the past I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant.’ <a href="/2_samuel/16-21.htm">2 Samuel 16:21-22</a> Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.” / So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. <a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">1 Kings 1:11-12</a> Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king, and our lord David does not know it? / Now please, come and let me advise you. Save your own life and the life of your son Solomon. <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28-29</a> When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” <a href="/psalms/3-1.htm">Psalm 3:1-2</a> A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! / Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a> For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. <a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">Psalm 71:10-11</a> For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire, / saying, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for there is no one to rescue him.” <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a> Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-50</a> While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ... <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43-46</a> While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ... <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a> Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ... <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-48</a> While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him.Lodge<a href="/2_samuel/15-28.htm">2 Samuel 15:28</a> See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me.but speedily<a href="/2_samuel/17-21.htm">2 Samuel 17:21,22</a> And it came to pass, after they were departed, that they came up out of the well, and went and told king David, and said unto David, Arise, and pass quickly over the water: for thus hath Ahithophel counselled against you… <a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">2 Samuel 15:14,28</a> And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword… <a href="/1_samuel/20-38.htm">1 Samuel 20:38</a> And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And Jonathan's lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.be swallowed<a href="/2_samuel/20-19.htm">2 Samuel 20:19,20</a> I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD? … <a href="/psalms/35-25.htm">Psalm 35:25</a> Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.<a href="/psalms/56-2.htm">Psalm 56:2</a> Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-10.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-28.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-1.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-16.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-28.htm">Fords</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-20.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">Lodge</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-21.htm">Means</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-25.htm">Message</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">Night</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">Night's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-28.htm">Plains</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-13.htm">River</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-11.htm">Speedily</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">Spend</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-6.htm">Swallowed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">Tonight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-28.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-15.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-2.htm">Wilderness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-20.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/17-21.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-5.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-7.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-2.htm">Fords</a> <a href="/ezra/4-23.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-21.htm">Lodge</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-27.htm">Means</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-2.htm">Message</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-7.htm">Night</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-20.htm">Night's</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-25.htm">Plains</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-18.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">River</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-13.htm">Speedily</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">Spend</a> <a href="/job/6-3.htm">Swallowed</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-29.htm">Tonight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-23.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">Wilderness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 17</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">Ahithophel's counsel is overthrown by Hushai's</a> 15. <a href="/2_samuel/17-15.htm">Secret intelligence is sent unto David</a> 23. <a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">Ahithophel hangs himself</a> 25. <a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">Amasa is made captain</a> 27. <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">David at Mahanaim is furnished with provisions</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now send quickly and tell David This phrase highlights the urgency of the message being sent to David. In the context of <a href="/2_samuel/17.htm">2 Samuel 17</a>, Ahithophel's counsel to Absalom posed a significant threat to David. The urgency reflects the imminent danger David faced. The use of messengers in ancient times was crucial for communication, especially in times of war or political intrigue. This reflects the importance of swift communication in the preservation of David's life and kingship.‘Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness The "fords of the wilderness" refers to shallow parts of a river where it can be crossed. In this context, it likely refers to the Jordan River, a significant geographical feature in Israel. The wilderness often symbolizes a place of testing or danger in the Bible, as seen in the Israelites' wanderings and Jesus' temptation. The advice not to spend the night there underscores the vulnerability of David and his followers in such a location, where they could be easily ambushed.but be sure to cross over Crossing over the Jordan River would provide a strategic advantage, offering a natural barrier against Absalom's forces. This action is reminiscent of the Israelites crossing the Jordan into the Promised Land under Joshua, symbolizing a transition to safety and divine provision. It also reflects the need for decisive action in the face of danger, a recurring theme in David's life.Otherwise the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up The phrase "swallowed up" conveys the total destruction that awaited David and his followers if they did not heed the warning. This imagery is reminiscent of the earth swallowing Korah and his followers in <a href="/numbers/16.htm">Numbers 16</a>, symbolizing divine judgment. The reference to "the king" emphasizes David's legitimate rule, despite Absalom's rebellion. This highlights the covenantal promise God made to David, ensuring the continuation of his lineage, which ultimately points to the messianic prophecy fulfilled in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed king of Israel, currently in a precarious situation due to Absalom's rebellion. 2. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> David's son, who has usurped the throne and is seeking to solidify his power. 3. <a href="/topical/h/hushai.htm">Hushai</a> David's loyal friend and spy, who provides counsel to Absalom to thwart Ahithophel's advice. 4. <a href="/topical/a/ahithophel.htm">Ahithophel</a> A former counselor of David, now advising Absalom, known for his wise counsel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_fords_of_the_wilderness.htm">The Fords of the Wilderness</a> A strategic location where David and his followers are vulnerable to attack.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a> Despite human schemes, God's purposes prevail. Hushai's counsel, though seemingly risky, was part of God's plan to protect David. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wise_counsel.htm">The Importance of Wise Counsel</a> David's reliance on Hushai's advice underscores the value of godly counsel in times of crisis. Seek wisdom from those who fear the Lord. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_in_obedience.htm">Urgency in Obedience</a> The immediate action required by David and his men highlights the importance of prompt obedience to God's guidance. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_protection.htm">Trust in God's Protection</a> Even in dire circumstances, David's trust in God's protection is evident. Believers can find assurance in God's faithfulness. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_and_discernment.htm">The Role of Prayer and Discernment</a> David's situation calls for prayerful discernment. In our lives, we should seek God's direction through prayer and His Word.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 17</a> <a href="/q/why_is_david_anointed_again_in_2_samuel.htm">In 2 Samuel 2:4, why is David anointed again when he was already anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13?</a> <a href="/q/why_would_god_allow_shimei_to_curse_david.htm">(2 Samuel 16:5-8) How could God supposedly endorse Shimei's hostile cursing of David if God is just and fair?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_david_allow_saul's_heirs'_execution.htm">In 2 Samuel 21:5-6, why does David permit the execution of Saul's descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent's wrongdoing?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_ahithophel's_plan.htm">In 2 Samuel 17:1-4, is there any archaeological evidence or external record supporting Ahithophel's plan to immediately strike David, or is this strategy purely literary?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Lodge not this night.--Hushai's advice had been taken at the moment, but it might easily be exchanged for Ahithophel's. At all events there was instant danger for David, and Hushai urges him to place the Jordan without delay between himself and the rebels.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - Lodge not this night in the plains (at the fords) of the wilderness. The plan of Ahithophel made David's position so dangerous, that he must hesitate no longer, lest, on second thoughts, Absalom should still adopt it. Hushai had frustrated it for the present; but Ahithophel might urge it again, and get the necessary permission; and then David and all the people that were with him would be swallowed up, that is, destroyed utterly, and with ease. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/17-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now וְעַתָּ֡ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time send שִׁלְח֣וּ (šil·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out quickly מְהֵרָה֩ (mə·hê·rāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4120.htm">Strong's 4120: </a> A hurry, promptly and tell וְהַגִּ֨ידוּ (wə·hag·gî·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous David, לְדָוִ֜ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse ‘Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not spend תָּ֤לֶן (tā·len) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3885.htm">Strong's 3885: </a> To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate the night הַלַּ֙יְלָה֙ (hal·lay·lāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3915.htm">Strong's 3915: </a> A twist, night, adversity at the fords בְּעַֽרְב֣וֹת (bə·‘ar·ḇō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6160.htm">Strong's 6160: </a> Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee of the wilderness, הַמִּדְבָּ֔ר (ham·miḏ·bār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4057.htm">Strong's 4057: </a> A pasture, a desert, speech but וְגַ֖ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and be sure to cross over. עָב֣וֹר (‘ā·ḇō·wr) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on Otherwise פֶּ֚ן (pen) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6435.htm">Strong's 6435: </a> Removal, lest the king לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king and all וּלְכָל־ (ū·lə·ḵāl-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock with him אִתּֽוֹ׃ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among will be swallowed up.’” יְבֻלַּ֣ע (yə·ḇul·la‘) Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1104.htm">Strong's 1104: </a> To swallow down, swallow up, engulf <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/17-16.htm">2 Samuel 17:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/17-16.htm">2 Samuel 17:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/17-16.htm">2 Samuel 17:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/17-16.htm">2 Samuel 17:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/17-16.htm">2 Samuel 17:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/17-16.htm">2 Samuel 17:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/17-16.htm">2 Samuel 17:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/17-16.htm">2 Samuel 17:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/17-16.htm">2 Samuel 17:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/17-16.htm">2 Samuel 17:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-16.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 17:16 Now therefore send quickly and tell David (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/17-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 17:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 17:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 17:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 17:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>