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So the two of them left at once and went to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/17.htm">New Living Translation</a> But a boy spotted them at En-rogel, and he told Absalom about it. So they quickly escaped to Bahurim, where a man hid them down inside a well in his courtyard. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> But a young man saw them and told Absalom. So both of them went away quickly and came to the house of a man at Bahurim, who had a well in his courtyard. And they went down into it. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But a young man did see them and told Absalom. So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a> Nevertheless a lad saw them, and told Absalom: but they went both of them away quickly, and came to a man's house in Bahurim, which had a well in his court; whither they went down. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Nevertheless a lad saw them, and told Absalom. But both of them went away quickly and came to a man’s house in Bahurim, who had a well in his court; and they went down into it. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But a boy did see them, and he told Absalom; so the two of them left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his courtyard, and they went down into it. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> But a lad did see them and told Absalom; so the two of them departed quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his courtyard, and they went down into it. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But a lad did see them, and told Absalom; so the two of them departed quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his courtyard, and they went down into it. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But a boy did see them and informed Absalom; so the two of them went quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his courtyard, and they went down into it. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But a boy saw them and told Absalom; so the two of them left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his courtyard, and [with his permission] they went down into it. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> However, a young man did see them and informed Absalom. So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> However, a young man did see them and informed Absalom. So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> But a lad saw them, and told Absalom: and they went both of them away quickly, and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his court; and they went down thither. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But a young man saw them and went to tell Absalom. So Jonathan and Ahimaaz left and hurried to the house of a man who lived in Bahurim. Then they climbed down into a well in the courtyard. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> But a lad saw them, and told Absalom: and they went both of them away quickly, and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his court; and they went down thither. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But a young man saw Jonathan and Ahimaaz and told Absalom. So both of them left quickly and came to the home of a man in Bahurim who had a cistern in his courtyard, and they went down into it. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> But one day a boy happened to see them, and he told Absalom; so they hurried off to hide in the house of a certain man in Bahurim. He had a well near his house, and they got down in it. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> But a young man observed Jonathan and Ahimaaz and informed Absalom, so they left in a hurry, arrived at the home of a man who lived at Bahurim, and hid inside a well that was in his courtyard. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But a young man did see them and told Absalom. So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it. <a href="/net/2_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a> But a young man saw them on one occasion and informed Absalom. So the two of them quickly departed and went to the house of a man in Bahurim. There was a well in his courtyard, and they got down in it. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But a young man saw them and told Absalom. So they both departed quickly and reached the house of a man in Bahurim who had a well in his courtyard, and they went down into it. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Nevertheless, a lad saw them, and told Absalom: but they went both of them away quickly, and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his court; into which they descended. <a href="/web/2_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a> But a boy saw them, and told Absalom. Then they both went away quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his court; and they went down there. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And a youth sees them, and declares [it] to Absalom; and both of them go on quickly, and come to the house of a man in Bahurim, and he has a well in his court, and they go down there, <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And a youth seeth them, and declareth to Absalom; and they go on both of them hastily, and come in unto the house of a man in Bahurim, and he hath a well in his court, and they go down there, <a href="/slt/2_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a boy will see them and be will announce to Absalom; and they two will go quickly and will come to the house of a man in Bahurim, and to him a well In his enclosure; and they will go down there,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But a certain boy saw them, and told Absalom: but they making haste went into the house of a certain man in Bahurim, who had a well in his court, and they went down into it. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But a certain young man saw them, and he revealed it to Absalom. Yet truly, they traveled quickly and entered into the house of a certain man in Bahurim, who had a well in his court, and they descended into it. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a> but an attendant did see them and informed Absalom. They hurried on their way and reached the house of a man in Bahurim who had a cistern in his courtyard. They let themselves down into it, <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But a boy saw them, and told Absalom; so both of them went away quickly, and came to the house of a man at Bahurim, who had a well in his courtyard; and they went down into it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Nevertheless a lad saw them, and told Absalom; but they both went away, and came into the house of a man of Beth-hurim who had a well in his courtyard; and they went down into it. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And a boy saw them and he told Abishlum, and the two of them went, they entered the house of one man of Bayth Khorim, and he had a well in his courtyard, and they went down into it<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But a lad saw them, and told Absalom; and they went both of them away quickly, and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his court; and they went down thither. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But a young man saw them and told Abessalom: and the two went quickly, and entered into the house of a man in Baurim; and he had a well in his court, and they went down into it. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/17-18.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=4938" 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> …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. 18<a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: na·‘ar (N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">But a young man</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: way·yar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">did see</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yag·gêḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">and told</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: lə·’aḇ·šā·lōm (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">Absalom.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê·hem (Number-mdc:: 3mp) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">So the two</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·lə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">left</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/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">of a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/980.htm" title="980: bə·ḇa·ḥū·rîm (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Or Bachuwriym; masculine plural of bachuwr; young men; Bachurim, a place in Palestine.">in Bahurim.</a> <a href="/hebrew/wə·lōw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- ">He had</a> <a href="/hebrew/875.htm" title="875: ḇə·’êr (N-fs) -- A well, pit. From ba'ar; a pit; especially a well.">a well</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: ba·ḥă·ṣê·rōw (Prep-b:: N-csc:: 3ms) -- A yard, a hamlet.">in his courtyard,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: way·yê·rə·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come or go down, descend. ">and they climbed down</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">into it.</a> 19Then the man’s wife took a covering and spread it over the mouth of the well, scattering grain over it so nobody would know a thing.…<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="/joshua/2-4.htm">Joshua 2:4-6</a> But the woman had taken the two men and hidden them. So she said, “Yes, the men did come to me, but I did not know where they had come from. / At dusk, when the gate was about to close, the men went out, and I do not know which way they went. Pursue them quickly, and you may catch them!” / (But Rahab had taken them up to the roof and hidden them among the stalks of flax that she had laid out there.) <a href="/1_samuel/19-12.htm">1 Samuel 19:12-17</a> So Michal lowered David from the window, and he ran away and escaped. / Then Michal took a household idol and laid it in the bed, placed some goat hair on its head, and covered it with a garment. / When Saul sent the messengers to seize David, Michal said, “He is ill.” ... <a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9-10</a> And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king. / But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon. <a href="/2_kings/11-2.htm">2 Kings 11:2-3</a> But Jehosheba daughter of King Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered. She put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah, and he was not killed. / And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land. <a href="/acts/9-25.htm">Acts 9:25</a> One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall. <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-14</a> When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, <a href="/judges/4-17.htm">Judges 4:17-21</a> Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. / Jael went out to greet Sisera and said to him, “Come in, my lord. Come in with me. Do not be afraid.” So he entered her tent, and she covered him with a blanket. / Sisera said to her, “Please give me a little water to drink, for I am thirsty.” So she opened a container of milk, gave him a drink, and covered him again. ... <a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">1 Samuel 20:41-42</a> When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more. / And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city. <a href="/2_samuel/15-27.htm">2 Samuel 15:27-28</a> The king also said to Zadok the priest, “Are you not a seer? Return to the city in peace—you with your son Ahimaaz, and Abiathar with his son Jonathan. / See, I will wait at the fords of the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.” <a href="/2_samuel/15-34.htm">2 Samuel 15:34-36</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.’ / Will not Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? Report to them everything you hear from the king’s palace. / Indeed, their two sons, Ahimaaz son of Zadok and Jonathan son of Abiathar, are there with them. Send them to me with everything you hear.” <a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16-19</a> And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” / “Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied. “Why did you not go with your friend?” / “Not at all,” Hushai answered. “For the one chosen by the LORD, by this people, and by all the men of Israel—his I will be, and with him I will remain. ... <a href="/2_samuel/17-15.htm">2 Samuel 17:15-16</a> So 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. / 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="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">2 Samuel 18:19-20</a> Then Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Please let me run and tell the king the good news that the LORD has avenged him of his enemies.” / But Joab replied, “You are not the man to take good news today. You may do it another day, but you must not do so today, because the king’s son is dead.” <a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">2 Samuel 19:11-12</a> Then King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: “Say to the elders of Judah, ‘Why should you be the last to restore the king to his palace, since the talk of all Israel has reached the king at his quarters? / You are my brothers, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to restore the king?’ <a href="/2_samuel/20-22.htm">2 Samuel 20:22</a> Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Nevertheless a lad saw them, and told Absalom: but they went both of them away quickly, and came to a man's house in Bahurim, which had a well in his court; where they went down.Bahurim<a href="/2_samuel/3-16.htm">2 Samuel 3:16</a> And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.<a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">2 Samuel 16:5</a> And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came.<a href="/2_samuel/19-16.htm">2 Samuel 19:16</a> And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which was of Bahurim, hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/17-15.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-15.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">Bahurim</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-19.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">Climbed</a> <a href="/ruth/4-11.htm">Court</a> <a href="/numbers/4-32.htm">Courtyard</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-15.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/joshua/18-17.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-2.htm">Garden</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-14.htm">Hastily</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-22.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-21.htm">Lad</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-14.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-16.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/genesis/29-8.htm">Water-Hole</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-20.htm">Whither</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-6.htm">Word</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-16.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/17-20.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-24.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-16.htm">Bahurim</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-42.htm">Climbed</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-36.htm">Court</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-36.htm">Courtyard</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-10.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-21.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-20.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-2.htm">Garden</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-33.htm">Hastily</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-20.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-12.htm">Lad</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-16.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-21.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-7.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-15.htm">Water-Hole</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Whither</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-21.htm">Word</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-29.htm">Youth</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>But a young man did see them and told Absalom. This phrase highlights the precarious nature of espionage and the constant threat of exposure. In the context of Absalom's rebellion against King David, the young man represents the ever-present danger of being discovered. The mention of Absalom underscores the tension and division within Israel at this time, as Absalom sought to usurp his father David's throne. This incident reflects the broader theme of loyalty and betrayal that runs throughout the narrative of David's reign. The young man's actions also serve as a reminder of the vigilance required in times of political upheaval.So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. The two men referred to here are Jonathan and Ahimaaz, who were acting as messengers for David. Their quick departure indicates the urgency and danger of their mission. Bahurim is a village in the territory of Benjamin, east of Jerusalem. It is significant as a place of refuge and danger; previously, Shimei cursed David here (<a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">2 Samuel 16:5-13</a>). The choice of Bahurim as a hiding place suggests a network of loyal supporters to David, even in areas that might be hostile. This reflects the divided loyalties within the kingdom during Absalom's rebellion.He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it. The well in the courtyard serves as a hiding place, illustrating the resourcefulness and quick thinking required in times of crisis. Wells were common features in ancient Near Eastern homes, often used for water storage, but here it becomes a means of concealment. This act of hiding in a well can be seen as a type of Christ, who often withdrew to solitary places for prayer and safety (<a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Luke 5:16</a>). The imagery of descending into a well also evokes themes of death and resurrection, as wells are deep and dark, yet they provide life-sustaining water. This can be seen as a metaphor for the trials and deliverance experienced by God's people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> The son of King David who rebelled against his father, seeking to usurp the throne of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_young_man.htm">The Young Man</a> An unnamed individual who observed the two messengers and reported their presence to Absalom. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_two_messengers.htm">The Two Messengers</a> Jonathan and Ahimaaz, who were loyal to King David and were carrying a message to him. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bahurim.htm">Bahurim</a> A village in the territory of Benjamin, known for its strategic location and its role in various biblical accounts. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_man_with_the_well.htm">The Man with the Well</a> An unnamed ally of David who provided refuge to Jonathan and Ahimaaz by hiding them in his well.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_in_times_of_crisis.htm">Loyalty in Times of Crisis</a> Jonathan and Ahimaaz demonstrate loyalty to David, risking their lives to deliver crucial information. In our lives, we are called to be loyal to God and His purposes, even when it is risky or inconvenient. <a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a> The well in Bahurim serves as a symbol of God's providence, providing a means of escape and protection. We can trust that God will provide for us in unexpected ways during our times of need. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_faithful_remnant.htm">The Role of the Faithful Remnant</a> The unnamed man in Bahurim represents the faithful remnant who support God's anointed. We are encouraged to be part of this remnant, offering support and refuge to those who are serving God's purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_observation.htm">The Power of Observation</a> The young man's observation and subsequent report to Absalom remind us of the impact our actions and words can have. We should be mindful of how we use our influence and strive to act in ways that align with God's will.<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/is_absalom's_hair_in_the_tree_plausible.htm">How did Absalom become caught by his head or hair in the oak tree (2 Samuel 18:9), and does this detail conflict with scientific plausibility?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_absalom_reject_ahithophel's_advice.htm">If Hushai's counsel (2 Samuel 17:7-14) was so clearly delayed and risky, why would Absalom reject Ahithophel's seemingly superior military advice without further scrutiny?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_joab_defy_david's_order.htm">Why does Joab's direct killing of Absalom contradict David's explicit command to spare him (2 Samuel 18:5, 14), and does this create a moral inconsistency?</a> <a href="/q/is_swift_secret_messaging_in_2_sam_17_15-21_realistic.htm">How realistic is the swift exchange of secret messages in 2 Samuel 17:15-21, given the distance and security risks involved in ancient Israel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - A lad saw them. Probably Absalom had sent out spies to watch the route which David had taken, to prevent any friends totaling him from the city, who would give him information as to the progress of events there. The word "lad" does not mean a boy; more probably he was one of the young men who formed Absalom's body guard, like the ten "lads," translated "young men," in <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">2 Samuel 18:15</a>, Who bare Joab's armour. It Would be his duty to seize them, but when he tried to approach them, they fled, and made their way at full speed to Bahurim, where they were saved by the shrewdness and fidelity of a woman. Two such fleet runners would have had no difficulty in outstripping a boy, but one of Absalom's young men would have roused the neighbourhood to join in the pursuit. The well in his court really signifies a cistern for storing rainwater; but it was at that time dry, and served as a convenient hiding place for the two messengers. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/17-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But a young man נַ֔עַר (na·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer did see וַיַּ֤רְא (way·yar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see them אֹתָם֙ (’ō·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case and told וַיַּגֵּ֖ד (way·yag·gêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous Absalom. לְאַבְשָׁלֹ֑ם (lə·’aḇ·šā·lōm) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites So the two שְׁנֵיהֶ֨ם (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) left וַיֵּלְכוּ֩ (way·yê·lə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk quickly מְהֵרָ֜ה (mə·hê·rāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4120.htm">Strong's 4120: </a> A hurry, promptly and came וַיָּבֹ֣אוּ ׀ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the house בֵּֽית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of a man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person in Bahurim. בְּבַחוּרִ֗ים (bə·ḇa·ḥū·rîm) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_980.htm">Strong's 980: </a> Bahurim -- 'young men's village', a city in Benjamin He had וְל֥וֹ (wə·lōw) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> a well בְאֵ֛ר (ḇə·’êr) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_875.htm">Strong's 875: </a> A pit, a well in his courtyard, בַּחֲצֵר֖וֹ (ba·ḥă·ṣê·rōw) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> A yard, a hamlet and they climbed down וַיֵּ֥רְדוּ (way·yê·rə·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend into it. שָֽׁם׃ (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/17-18.htm">2 Samuel 17:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/17-18.htm">2 Samuel 17:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/17-18.htm">2 Samuel 17:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/17-18.htm">2 Samuel 17:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/17-18.htm">2 Samuel 17:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/17-18.htm">2 Samuel 17:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/17-18.htm">2 Samuel 17:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/17-18.htm">2 Samuel 17:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/17-18.htm">2 Samuel 17:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/17-18.htm">2 Samuel 17:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-18.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 17:18 But a boy saw them and told (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 17:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 17:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/17-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 17:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 17:19" /></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>