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By now, Absalom had mobilized the entire army of Israel and was leading his troops across the Jordan River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then David went to Mahanaim, and Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then David went to Mahanaim. And Absalom crossed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom crossed the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom crossed the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom crossed the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom crossed the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom crossed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David had arrived at Mahanaim by the time Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David had arrived at Mahanaim by the time Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David went to the town of Mahanaim, and Absalom crossed the Jordan River with the army of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />David had [already] come to Mahanaim by the time Absalom and all the men of Israel with him crossed the Jordan River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />David had reached the town of Mahanaim by the time Absalom and the Israelites had crossed the Jordan. ( <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Later, David arrived at Mahanaim. Absalom and all of the Israelis who supported him crossed the Jordan River. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then David went to Mahanaim, and Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Meanwhile David had gone to Mahanaim, while Absalom and all the men of Israel had crossed the Jordan River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then David came to Mahanaim. Absalom passed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then David came to Mahanaim. Absalom passed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And David came to Mahanaim, and Absalom passed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And David came to Mahanaim, and Absalom passed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David came to the camp. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But David came to the camp, and Absalom passed over the Jordan, be and all the men of Israel with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then David went to the encampment, and Absalom crossed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Now David had arrived at Mahanaim while Absalom crossed the Jordan accompanied by all the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then David came to Mahanaim, while Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom crossed the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David crossed over to Makhnim, and Abishlum crossed over the Jordan, he and all Israel with him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />When David was come to Mahanaim, Absalom passed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And David passed over to Manaim: and Abessalom crossed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/17-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=5020" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Hushai's Warning Saves David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: wə·ḏā·wiḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">Then David</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/4266.htm" title="4266: ma·ḥă·nā·yə·māh (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Two camps, a place E. of the Jordan. Dual of machaneh; double camp; Machanajim, a place in Palestine.">to Mahanaim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: wə·’aḇ·šā·lōm (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">and Absalom</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ā·ḇar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">crossed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3383.htm" title="3383: hay·yar·dên (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The principal river of Pal. From yarad; a descender; Jarden, the principal river of Palestine.">the Jordan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the men</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.">of Israel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13-14</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” / 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-14.htm">2 Samuel 16:14</a></span><br />Finally, the king and all the people with him arrived, exhausted. And there he refreshed himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-15.htm">2 Samuel 19:15</a></span><br />So the king returned, and when he arrived at the Jordan, the men of Judah came to Gilgal to meet him and escort him across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">1 Kings 2:8</a></span><br />Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-17.htm">1 Chronicles 19:17</a></span><br />When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, advanced toward the Arameans, and arrayed for battle against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm">1 Chronicles 20:1</a></span><br />In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/3-14.htm">Joshua 3:14-17</a></span><br />So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carried the ark of the covenant ahead of them. / Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, / the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Joshua 4:19</a></span><br />On the tenth day of the first month the people went up from the Jordan and camped at Gilgal on the eastern border of Jericho.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-24.htm">Judges 7:24</a></span><br />Gideon sent messengers throughout the hill country of Ephraim to say, “Come down against the Midianites and seize the waters of the Jordan ahead of them as far as Beth-barah.” So all the men of Ephraim were called out, and they captured the waters of the Jordan as far as Beth-barah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/42-6.htm">Psalm 42:6</a></span><br />O my God, my soul despairs within me. Therefore I remember You from the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon—even from Mount Mizar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-6.htm">Psalm 55:6-8</a></span><br />I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest. / How far away I would flee! In the wilderness I would remain. Selah / I would hurry to my shelter, far from this raging tempest.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/15-2.htm">Isaiah 15:2</a></span><br />Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/16-2.htm">Isaiah 16:2</a></span><br />Like fluttering birds pushed out of the nest, so are the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/48-18.htm">Jeremiah 48:18</a></span><br />Come down from your glory; sit on parched ground, O daughter dwelling in Dibon, for the destroyer of Moab has come against you; he has destroyed your fortresses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/48-34.htm">Jeremiah 48:34</a></span><br />There is a cry from Heshbon to Elealeh; they raise their voices to Jahaz, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah; for even the waters of Nimrim have dried up.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.</p><p class="hdg">Mahanaim</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8</a></b></br> But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-2.htm">Genesis 32:2</a></b></br> And when Jacob saw them, he said, This <i>is</i> God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/13-26.htm">Joshua 13:26</a></b></br> And from Heshbon unto Ramathmizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim unto the border of Debir;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/17-20.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-18.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-22.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-22.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-15.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-22.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-29.htm">Mahanaim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-29.htm">Mahana'im</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-22.htm">Passed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-26.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-26.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-15.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">Mahanaim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">Mahana'im</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-23.htm">Passed</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">Ahithophel's counsel is overthrown by Hushai's</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/17-15.htm">Secret intelligence is sent unto David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">Ahithophel hangs himself</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">Amasa is made captain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">David at Mahanaim is furnished with provisions</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Then David went to Mahanaim</b><br>David's journey to Mahanaim marks a strategic retreat during Absalom's rebellion. Mahanaim, located east of the Jordan River in the territory of Gilead, was a fortified city with historical significance. It was previously a refuge for Ish-bosheth, Saul's son, during his claim to the throne (<a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-9</a>). The city's name means "two camps," possibly referring to its strategic position or its role as a place of refuge. David's choice of Mahanaim reflects his tactical acumen, seeking a defensible position and support from loyalists in the region. This move also underscores the gravity of Absalom's threat, as David had to leave Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel.<p><b>and Absalom crossed the Jordan</b><br>Absalom's crossing of the Jordan River signifies his aggressive pursuit of David and his claim to the throne. The Jordan River often represents a boundary or transition in biblical narratives, such as the Israelites entering the Promised Land (Joshua 3). Absalom's crossing indicates a decisive step in his rebellion, as he moves from consolidating power in Jerusalem to actively seeking to confront and overthrow David. This act also symbolizes a breach of familial and covenantal loyalty, as Absalom, David's son, seeks to usurp his father's God-given kingship.<p><b>with all the men of Israel</b><br>The phrase "all the men of Israel" highlights the widespread support Absalom garnered for his rebellion. This support reflects Absalom's charisma and political maneuvering, as he had previously won the hearts of the people through calculated acts of public relations (<a href="/2_samuel/15.htm">2 Samuel 15:1-6</a>). The mention of "all the men of Israel" also underscores the national scope of the conflict, indicating that the division was not merely a family dispute but a civil war affecting the entire nation. This widespread support for Absalom contrasts with the remnant of loyal followers who remained with David, emphasizing the king's precarious position and the deep divisions within the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The anointed king of Israel, who is fleeing from his son Absalom. David's journey to Mahanaim marks a strategic retreat during Absalom's rebellion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>David's son, who has declared himself king and is pursuing David. His crossing of the Jordan signifies his aggressive pursuit to solidify his claim to the throne.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mahanaim.htm">Mahanaim</a></b><br>A city east of the Jordan River, which becomes a place of refuge and strategic importance for David. Historically, it was a Levitical city and a place of significance during Jacob's time.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jordan_river.htm">Jordan River</a></b><br>A significant geographical boundary in Israel, symbolizing a crossing point both physically and spiritually. It often represents transitions and new phases in biblical accounts.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/men_of_israel.htm">Men of Israel</a></b><br>Refers to the forces loyal to Absalom, highlighting the division within the nation of Israel during this civil conflict.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>Despite human rebellion and conflict, God's plan for leadership and governance prevails. Believers can trust in God's ultimate authority over earthly rulers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_refuge_in_times_of_trouble.htm">Seeking Refuge in Times of Trouble</a></b><br>Like David, believers can find refuge in God during times of distress. Mahanaim symbolizes a place of safety and divine provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rebellion.htm">The Consequences of Rebellion</a></b><br>Absalom's actions serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and rebellion against God's anointed. It reminds us to respect God's established order.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_strategic_retreat.htm">The Importance of Strategic Retreat</a></b><br>David's retreat to Mahanaim was not a sign of defeat but a strategic move. In spiritual battles, there are times when retreat and regrouping are necessary for ultimate victory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_division_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity and Division in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>The division between David and Absalom's followers reflects the potential for division within the church. Believers are called to seek unity and reconciliation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_of_david_fleeing.htm">Psalm 3:1 references David fleeing Absalom—where is the archaeological evidence confirming this historical event? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_angels_at_mahanaim.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting the mention of angels at Mahanaim (Gen. 32:1–2)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_incited_david's_census.htm">Who incited David to take a census? (2 Samuel 24:1 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:1)</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>(24) <span class= "bld">Mahanaim.</span>--See Note on <a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm" title="But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;">2Samuel 2:8</a>. The same reasons which made it a favourable place for the capital of Ish-bosheth, recommended it also as a place of refuge to David and a rallying point for his adherents.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then</span> (Hebrew, <span class="accented">and</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>David came to Mahanaim.</span> (On Mahanaim, see note on 2 Samuel 2:8.) It was now a fortified city, with walls and gates (<a href="/2_samuel/18-24.htm">2 Samuel 18:24</a>), and its strength of position, which had made it a safe capital for Ishbosheth, who had probably added to its defences, made it also a safe retreat for David while gathering his forces. As it was only about fifty miles distant from the fords of the Jordan, David had not retreated far; and, meanwhile, Absalom was wasting time in gathering "all the men of Israel" for the attack. During this interval Absalom was anointed king (<a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">2 Samuel 19:10</a>) by the priests, with all due solemnity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/17-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then David</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדָוִ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(bā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Mahanaim,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחֲנָ֑יְמָה</span> <span class="translit">(ma·ḥă·nā·yə·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4266.htm">Strong's 4266: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mahanaim -- 'two camps', a place East of the Jordan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Absalom</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַבְשָׁלֹ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aḇ·šā·lōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> </span><span class="str2">Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">crossed over</span><br /><span class="heb">עָבַר֙</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḇar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Jordan</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיַּרְדֵּ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yar·dên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the men</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֥ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/17-24.htm">2 Samuel 17:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/17-24.htm">2 Samuel 17:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/17-24.htm">2 Samuel 17:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/17-24.htm">2 Samuel 17:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/17-24.htm">2 Samuel 17:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/17-24.htm">2 Samuel 17:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/17-24.htm">2 Samuel 17:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/17-24.htm">2 Samuel 17:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/17-24.htm">2 Samuel 17:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/17-24.htm">2 Samuel 17:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/17-24.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 17:24 Then David came to Mahanaim (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 17:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 17:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 17:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 17:25" /></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>