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For all Israel knows what a mighty warrior your father is and how courageous his men are. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then even the valiant man, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will utterly melt with fear, for all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man, and that those who are with him are valiant men. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then even the most valiant soldier with the heart of a lion will melt with fear, because all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man who has valiant men with him. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a> And he also that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a lion, shall utterly melt: for all Israel knoweth that thy father is a mighty man, and they which be with him are valiant men. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a> And even he who is valiant, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will melt completely. For all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man, and those who are with him are valiant men. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And even the one who is valiant, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will completely despair; for all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man, and those who are with him are valiant men. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And even the one who is valiant, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will completely lose heart; for all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man and those who are with him are valiant men. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And even the one who is valiant, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will completely lose heart; for all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man and those who are with him are valiant men. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And even the one who is a man of valor, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will utterly melt; for all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man and those who are with him are men of valor. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And even the one who is brave, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will completely lose heart and melt away; for all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man, and that those who are with him are brave men. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then, even a brave man with the heart of a lion will lose heart because all Israel knows that your father and the valiant men with him are warriors. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then, even a brave man with the heart of a lion will melt because all Israel knows that your father and the valiant men with him are warriors. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And even he that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a lion, will utterly melt; for all Israel knoweth that thy father is a mighty man, and they that are with him are valiant men. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then even those who are as brave as a lion will lose their courage. All Israel knows what a great warrior your father is and what brave soldiers he has. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And even he that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a lion, shall utterly melt: for all Israel knoweth that thy father is a mighty man, and they which be with him are valiant men. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Even the bravest man with a heart like a lion would lose his courage, because all Israel knows that your father is a warrior and the men with him are brave. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then even the bravest men, as fearless as lions, will be afraid because everyone in Israel knows that your father is a great soldier and that his men are hard fighters. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then even men who would otherwise be as brave as lions will be scared, because every Israeli knows your father is a mighty man, and they know his men are valiant! <a href="/msb/2_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then even the most valiant soldier with the heart of a lion will melt with fear, because all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man who has valiant men with him. <a href="/net/2_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a> If that happens even the bravest soldier--one who is lion-hearted--will virtually melt away. For all Israel knows that your father is a warrior and that those who are with him are brave. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then even the one who is brave, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will utterly melt; for all Israel knows that your father is a warrior, and those who are with him are brave men. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he also that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a lion, will utterly melt: for all Israel knoweth that thy father is a mighty man, and they who are with him are valiant men. <a href="/web/2_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a> Even he who is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a lion, will utterly melt; for all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man, and those who are with him are valiant men. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he also, the son of valor, whose heart [is] as the heart of the lion, utterly melts, for all Israel knows that your father is a hero, and those with him [are] sons of valor. <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he also, the son of valour, whose heart is as the heart of the lion, doth utterly melt, for all Israel doth know that thy father is a hero, and sons of valour are those with him. <a href="/slt/2_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he also the son of strength whose heart according to the heart of the lion, melting, will melt away: for all Israel knew that thy father is mighty, and the sons of strength which are with him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the most valiant man whose heart is as the heart of a lion, shall melt for fear: for all the people of Israel know thy father to be a valiant man, and that all who are with him are valiant. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And even the very strong, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will be weakened out of fear. For all the people of Israel know your father to be a valiant man, and that all who are with him are robust. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a> Then even the brave man with the heart of a lion—his heart will melt. For all Israel knows that your father is a fighter and those who are with him are brave. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then even the valiant warrior, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will utterly melt with fear; for all Israel knows that your father is a warrior, and that those who are with him are valiant warriors.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Even though he is valiant and his heart is as the heart of a lion, he shall utterly melt; for all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man and that those who are with him are valiant men. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Even if a man is a mighty man of the army whose heart is like the heart of a lion, he does not surely melt, because all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man, and that mighty men of the army are with him<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> then even he that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a lion, will utterly melt; for all Israel knoweth that thy father is a mighty man, and they that are with him are valiant men. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Then even he that is strong, whose heart is as the heart of a lion, - it shall utterly melt: for all Israel knows that thy father is mighty, and they that are with him are mighty men. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/17-10.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=4830" 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 Counters Ahithophel's Advice</a> …9Surely by now he is hiding in a cave or some other location. If some of your troops fall first, whoever hears of it will say, ‘There has been a slaughter among the troops who follow Absalom.’ 10<a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">Then</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">even</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">the most valiant</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/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">soldier</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">with the heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: kə·lêḇ (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything."></a> <a href="/hebrew/738.htm" title="738: hā·’ar·yêh (Art:: N-ms) -- A lion. Or earyeh; from 'arah; a lion.">of a lion</a> <a href="/hebrew/4549.htm" title="4549: him·mês (V-Nifal-InfAbs) -- To dissolve, melt. A primitive root; to liquefy; figuratively, to waste, to faint.">will melt with fear,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4549.htm" title="4549: yim·mās (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To dissolve, melt. A primitive root; to liquefy; figuratively, to waste, to faint."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yō·ḏê·a‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">knows</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">your father</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: ḡib·bō·wr (Adj-ms) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">is a mighty man</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">who has valiant</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/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê- (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">men</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> 11Instead, I advise that all Israel from Dan to Beersheba—a multitude like the sand on the seashore—be gathered to you, and that you yourself lead them into battle.…<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/2-9.htm">Joshua 2:9-11</a> and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you. / For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. / When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-28.htm">Deuteronomy 1:28</a> Where can we go? Our brothers have made our hearts melt, saying: ‘The people are larger and taller than we are; the cities are large, with walls up to the heavens. We even saw the descendants of the Anakim there.’” <a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">1 Samuel 14:15</a> Then panic struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked, and panic spread from God. <a href="/1_samuel/17-24.htm">1 Samuel 17:24</a> When all the men of Israel saw Goliath, they fled from him in great fear. <a href="/1_samuel/18-12.htm">1 Samuel 18:12</a> So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul. <a href="/1_samuel/28-5.htm">1 Samuel 28:5</a> When Saul saw the Philistine army, he was afraid and trembled violently. <a href="/2_samuel/22-46.htm">2 Samuel 22:46</a> Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds. <a href="/isaiah/13-7.htm">Isaiah 13:7-8</a> Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. / Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. <a href="/isaiah/19-16.htm">Isaiah 19:16</a> In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will tremble with fear beneath the uplifted hand of the LORD of Hosts, when He brandishes it against them. <a href="/jeremiah/49-23.htm">Jeremiah 49:23</a> Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard a bad report; they are agitated like the sea; their anxiety cannot be calmed. <a href="/ezekiel/21-7.htm">Ezekiel 21:7</a> And when they ask, ‘Why are you groaning?’ you are to say, ‘Because of the news that is coming. Every heart will melt, and every hand will go limp. Every spirit will faint, and every knee will turn to water.’ Yes, it is coming and it will surely happen, declares the Lord GOD.” <a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Matthew 14:5</a> Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet. <a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Matthew 21:26</a> But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.” <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Mark 6:20</a> because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly. <a href="/mark/11-32.htm">Mark 11:32</a> But if we say, ‘From men’...” they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John truly was a prophet.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he also that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a lion, shall utterly melt: for all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man, and they which be with him are valiant men.heart<a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm">2 Samuel 1:23</a> Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.<a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20</a> And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:<a href="/genesis/49-9.htm">Genesis 49:9</a> Judah is a lion's whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up?utterly melt<a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a> Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.<a href="/deuteronomy/1-28.htm">Deuteronomy 1:28</a> Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there.<a href="/joshua/2-9.htm">Joshua 2:9-11</a> And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you… thy father<a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">1 Samuel 18:17</a> And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the LORD'S battles. For Saul said, Let not mine hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.<a href="/hebrews/11-34.htm">Hebrews 11:34</a> Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.and they which<a href="/songs/3-7.htm">Song of Solomon 3:7</a> Behold his bed, which is Solomon's; threescore valiant men are about it, of the valiant of Israel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/21-10.htm">Bravest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-11.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-17.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-23.htm">Fighter</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">Lion</a> <a href="/joshua/14-8.htm">Melt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-22.htm">Soldier</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-21.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-16.htm">Strongest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-14.htm">Utterly</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-28.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-14.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/amos/2-16.htm">Bravest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-5.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-20.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-3.htm">Fighter</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">Lion</a> <a href="/psalms/6-6.htm">Melt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Soldier</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-13.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-2.htm">Strongest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-7.htm">Utterly</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-20.htm">Water</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>Then even the most valiant soldier with the heart of a lion will melt with fear This phrase highlights the psychological impact of fear in warfare, a common theme in biblical narratives. The "heart of a lion" symbolizes courage and strength, often associated with warriors like David himself (<a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm">2 Samuel 1:23</a>). The imagery of a lion is used throughout Scripture to denote bravery and power (<a href="/proverbs/28.htm">Proverbs 28:1</a>). The melting of such courage indicates the overwhelming nature of the threat posed by David and his men, reflecting the biblical principle that human strength is insufficient without divine support (<a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16-17</a>).because all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man David's reputation as a "mighty man" is well-established, dating back to his victory over Goliath (1 Samuel 17). His military prowess and leadership are recognized throughout Israel, contributing to his legendary status. This acknowledgment of David's might serves as a reminder of God's anointing and favor upon him, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>. The phrase underscores the importance of reputation and legacy in biblical narratives, where past deeds influence present perceptions and decisions.who has valiant men with him David's "valiant men" refer to his loyal warriors, known as the "mighty men" or "Gibborim" (<a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a>). These men were renowned for their bravery and skill in battle, forming an elite group that supported David throughout his reign. Their presence signifies the strength of unity and loyalty, themes prevalent in biblical accounts of Israel's history. The mention of these men also foreshadows the New Testament concept of the body of Christ, where each member plays a crucial role in the mission of the Church (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, known for his military prowess and leadership. At this time, he is fleeing from his son Absalom, who has usurped the throne. 2. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> David's son, who has declared himself king and is seeking to solidify his power by pursuing David. 3. <a href="/topical/a/ahithophel.htm">Ahithophel</a> A counselor to Absalom, known for his wise advice. He suggests a plan to quickly attack David. 4. <a href="/topical/h/hushai.htm">Hushai</a> A friend of David who pretends to support Absalom but is actually working to thwart Ahithophel's counsel. 5. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation over which David is king, now divided in loyalty between David and Absalom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_reputation.htm">The Power of Reputation</a> David's reputation as a mighty warrior instills fear in his enemies. Our actions and character can have a lasting impact on how others perceive us. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_fear.htm">The Influence of Fear</a> Even the bravest can be overcome by fear. It is crucial to rely on God's strength rather than our own. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_wise_counsel.htm">The Role of Wise Counsel</a> The differing advice of Ahithophel and Hushai shows the importance of seeking and discerning wise counsel in decision-making. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_conflict.htm">God's Sovereignty in Conflict</a> Despite the turmoil, God is in control. Trusting in His plan brings peace amidst chaos. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_leadership.htm">Courage in Leadership</a> True leadership requires courage and reliance on God, as demonstrated by David throughout his life.<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/how_does_the_bible_depict_lions'_power.htm">How does the Bible describe lions' strength and power?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_ot_books_have_conflicting_numbers.htm">Why do different Old Testament books give conflicting numbers for the same censuses and battles?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a> <a href="/q/did_israel_always_win_due_to_obedience.htm">(Leviticus 26:7-8) Is there concrete historical or archaeological evidence that Israelite armies always triumphed in battle because of obedience?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/17-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then וְה֣וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are even גַם־ (ḡam-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and the most valiant חַ֗יִל (ḥa·yil) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength soldier בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son with the heart לִבּ֛וֹ (lib·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre of a lion הָאַרְיֵ֖ה (hā·’ar·yêh) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_738.htm">Strong's 738: </a> A lion will melt with fear, הִמֵּ֣ס (him·mês) Verb - Nifal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4549.htm">Strong's 4549: </a> To liquefy, to waste, to faint because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc knows יֹדֵ֤עַ (yō·ḏê·a‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction your father אָבִ֔יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father is a mighty man גִבּ֣וֹר (ḡib·bō·wr) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> Powerful, warrior, tyrant who has valiant חַ֖יִל (ḥa·yil) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength men וּבְנֵי־ (ū·ḇə·nê-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son 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 <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/17-10.htm">2 Samuel 17:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/17-10.htm">2 Samuel 17:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/17-10.htm">2 Samuel 17:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/17-10.htm">2 Samuel 17:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/17-10.htm">2 Samuel 17:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/17-10.htm">2 Samuel 17:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/17-10.htm">2 Samuel 17:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/17-10.htm">2 Samuel 17:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/17-10.htm">2 Samuel 17:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/17-10.htm">2 Samuel 17:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-10.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 17:10 Even he who is valiant whose heart (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/17-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 17:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 17:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/17-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 17:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 17:11" /></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>