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I would strike him with terror, and then all the people with him will flee. I would strike down only the king<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I will catch up with him while he is weary and discouraged. He and his troops will panic, and everyone will run away. Then I will kill only the king,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I will come upon him while he is weary and discouraged and throw him into a panic, and all the people who are with him will flee. I will strike down only the king,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And I will come upon him while he <i>is</i> weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that <i>are</i> with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I will come upon him while he <i>is</i> weary and weak, and make him afraid. And all the people who <i>are</i> with him will flee, and I will strike only the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I will attack him while he is weary and exhausted and startle him, so that all the people who are with him will flee. Then I will strike and kill the king <i>when he is</i> alone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I will come upon him while he is weary and exhausted and terrify him, so that all the people who are with him will flee. Then I will strike down the king alone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And I will come upon him while he is weary and exhausted and will terrify him so that all the people who are with him will flee. Then I will strike down the king alone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And I will come upon him while he is weary with <i>his</i> hands falling limp and throw him into <i>utter</i> fright, so that all the people who are with him will flee. Then I will strike down the king alone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I will strike while he is weary and exhausted, and terrify him; and all the people with him will flee [in terror]. Then I will attack the king alone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will attack him while he is weary and discouraged, throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will scatter. I will strike down only the king<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will attack him while he is weak and weary, throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will scatter. I will strike down only the king<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and I will come upon him while he is weary and weak-handed, and will make him afraid; and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />while he is tired and discouraged. He will panic, and everyone with him will run away. I won't kill anyone except David, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I'll attack him while he's tired and weak, and I'll cause him to panic. All the people with him will flee, but I'll kill only him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will attack him while he is tired and discouraged. He will be frightened, and all his men will run away. I will kill only the king <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"I'll catch him while he is still tired and weak. I'll frighten him so all his people with him desert him. But I'll only kill the king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When I catch up with him he will be exhausted and worn out. I will rout him, and the entire army that is with him will flee. I will kill only the king<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And I will catch up with him while he is weary and discouraged, and will thow him into a panic, and all the people who are with him will flee. And I will strike the king alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak-handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will come on him while he is weary and exhausted, and will make him afraid. All the people who are with him will flee. I will strike the king only, <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 come on him, and he [will be] weary and feeble-handed, and I have caused him to tremble, and all the people who [are] with him have fled, and I have struck the king by himself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and come upon him, and he weary and feeble-handed, and I have caused him to tremble, and all the people have fled who are with him, and I have smitten the king by himself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I shall come upon him and he being weary and relaxed in hands, and I made him afraid: and all the people which are with him, fleeing; and I struck the king alone,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And coming upon him (for he is now weary, and weak handed) I will defeat him: and when all the people is put to flight that is with him, I will kill the king who will be left alone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And rushing against him, for he is weary and has weakened hands, I will strike him. And when all the people who are with him will have fled, I will strike down the king in isolation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />If I come upon him when he is weary and discouraged, I shall cause him panic, and all the people with him will flee, and I shall strike down the king alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I will come upon him while he is weary and discouraged, and throw him into a panic; and all the people who are with him will flee. I will strike down only the king,<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 I will overtake him while he is weary and weak, and I will throw him into a panic, and all the people who are with him shall flee, and I will kill the king only;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I shall overtake him while he is weary and his hands are weak, and I shall trouble him, and all the people which are with him will run and I shall kill the King alone<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and I will come upon him while he is weary and weak-handed, and will make him afraid; and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and I will come upon him when he <i>is</i> weary and weak-handed, and I will strike him with terror; and all the people with him shall flee, and I will smite the king only of all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/17-2.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=4747" 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 Counters Ahithophel's Advice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: wə·’ā·ḇō·w (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.h-1cs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">I will attack him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">while he</a> <a href="/hebrew/7504.htm" title="7504: ū·rə·p̄êh (Conj-w:: Adj-msc) -- An Israelite in the line of Saul. From raphah; slack.">is weak</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏa·yim (N-fd) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/3023.htm" title="3023: yā·ḡê·a‘ (Adj-ms) -- Weary, wearisome. From yaga'; tired; hence tiresome.">and weary;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2729.htm" title="2729: wə·ha·ḥă·raḏ·tî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To tremble, be terrified. A primitive root; to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten.">I will throw him into a panic,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: wə·nās (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">will flee;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: wə·hik·kê·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">I will strike down</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/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇad·dōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Separation, a part. ">only</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.”…<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/16-21.htm">2 Samuel 16:21-22</a></span><br />Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.” / So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">2 Samuel 15:14</a></span><br />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/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14-15</a></span><br />But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree. / And ten young men who carried Joab’s armor surrounded Absalom, struck him, and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">1 Kings 2:25</a></span><br />So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Adonijah and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm">1 Kings 2:29-34</a></span><br />It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” / And the king replied, “Do just as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so remove from me and from the house of my father the innocent blood that Joab shed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">1 Kings 1:50-53</a></span><br />But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/3-1.htm">Psalm 3:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! / Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a></span><br />Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a></span><br />For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-50</a></span><br />While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a></span><br />When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a></span><br />I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-2.htm">John 18:2-3</a></span><br />Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a></span><br />“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23</a></span><br />He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And I will come on him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:</p><p class="hdg">weary</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/16-14.htm">2 Samuel 16:14</a></b></br> And the king, and all the people that <i>were</i> with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/25-18.htm">Deuteronomy 25:18</a></b></br> How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, <i>even</i> all <i>that were</i> feeble behind thee, when thou <i>wast</i> faint and weary; and he feared not God.</p><p class="hdg">I will smite</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-31.htm">1 Kings 22:31</a></b></br> But the king of Syria commanded his thirty and two captains that had rule over his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a></b></br> Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man <i>that is</i> my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/21-38.htm">Matthew 21:38</a></b></br> But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/14-15.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-11.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-17.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-13.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/joshua/10-25.htm">Discouraged</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-14.htm">Exhausted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-28.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-1.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-27.htm">Feeble-Handed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-38.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-28.htm">Full</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-23.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">Panic</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-30.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-6.htm">Terrify</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-17.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-14.htm">Tired</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-4.htm">Tremble</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-39.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-14.htm">Weary</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-5.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-24.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-9.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-13.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">Discouraged</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-14.htm">Exhausted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-26.htm">Feeble-Handed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-17.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-3.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-3.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-9.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/psalms/48-5.htm">Panic</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-7.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-5.htm">Terrify</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">Tired</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-8.htm">Tremble</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">Weary</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'; 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The context is Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David. David, having fled Jerusalem, is in a state of physical and emotional exhaustion. This mirrors other biblical instances where enemies sought to exploit moments of weakness, such as Amalek's attack on the Israelites in <a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Exodus 17:8-16</a>. The idea of striking when an opponent is weak is a common military tactic, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and preparedness in spiritual warfare (<a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>).<p><b>I will throw him into a panic,</b><br>Ahithophel's plan involves creating confusion and fear, a tactic often used in warfare to destabilize and demoralize the enemy. Panic can lead to disorganization and defeat, as seen in the story of Gideon in <a href="/judges/7-19.htm">Judges 7:19-22</a>, where God used confusion to defeat the Midianites. This reflects the spiritual truth that fear and panic can lead to poor decision-making and a loss of faith, contrasting with the peace and confidence found in trusting God (<a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a>).<p><b>and all the people with him will flee;</b><br>Ahithophel predicts that once David is thrown into panic, his followers will abandon him. This highlights the importance of strong leadership and the loyalty of followers. Historically, the loyalty of David's men was tested during Absalom's rebellion, yet many remained faithful. This can be compared to the scattering of Jesus' disciples at His arrest (<a href="/mark/14-50.htm">Mark 14:50</a>), illustrating human frailty and the need for divine strength.<p><b>I will strike down only the king.</b><br>Ahithophel's plan focuses on eliminating David alone, believing that his death would end the conflict. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of targeting leaders to quickly resolve battles. Theologically, it underscores the significance of the king as the anointed leader, a type of Christ, who is the ultimate King. The focus on the king's life parallels the prophetic anticipation of the Messiah, who would be struck down for the salvation of His people (<a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahithophel.htm">Ahithophel</a></b><br>A counselor to King David who later defected to Absalom. Known for his wise counsel, Ahithophel proposed a strategic plan to attack David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, who is in a vulnerable position due to his son Absalom's rebellion. David is described as weary and weak in this passage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>David's son, who has declared himself king and is seeking to solidify his power by pursuing David.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting where David and his followers are hiding, emphasizing their vulnerable state.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_plan_of_attack.htm">The Plan of Attack</a></b><br>Ahithophel's proposal to strike David while he is vulnerable, aiming to cause panic and disarray among David's followers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as David faced physical threats, believers face spiritual battles. We must be aware of the enemy's tactics, especially during times of weakness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_counsel.htm">The Importance of Godly Counsel</a></b><br>Ahithophel's counsel was strategic but not aligned with God's will. Seek counsel that aligns with Scripture and God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human plans, God's purposes prevail. David's account reminds us to trust in God's ultimate control over our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer_and_vigilance.htm">The Power of Prayer and Vigilance</a></b><br>In times of vulnerability, prayer and vigilance are crucial. Like David, we should turn to God for strength and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>David's situation highlights the weight of leadership. Leaders must rely on God and make decisions that reflect His wisdom and justice.<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/does_ezekiel_17_12-15_conflict_with_2_kings.htm">Does Ezekiel 17:12-15's account of Zedekiah's rebellion against Babylon conflict with the historical timeline recorded in 2 Kings 24-25?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_ahithophel's_plan.htm">In 2 Samuel 17:1-4, is there any archaeological evidence or external record supporting Ahithophel's plan to immediately strike David, or is this strategy purely literary?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_kings_17_34-39__why_did_god_reject_israel.htm">2 Kings 17:34-39 - If God's covenant with Israel was everlasting, how does the text reconcile this with the assertion that He 'rejected all the descendants of Israel?'</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_hezekiah_invite_exiled_israel.htm">In 2 Chronicles 30:6, how could King Hezekiah send invitations throughout the northern kingdom if they had already been exiled according to 2 Kings 17?</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>(2) <span class= "bld">Will make him afraid.</span>--This translation is hardly strong enough. The thought is that Ahithophel will throw his band into a panic by a sudden night attack, and in the confusion will easily secure the person of the king.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/17-2.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">I will attack</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָב֣וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·ḇō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common 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">him while he</span><br /><span class="heb">וְה֤וּא</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is weak</span><br /><span class="heb">וּרְפֵ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·rə·p̄êh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7504.htm">Strong's 7504: </a> </span><span class="str2">An Israelite in the line of Saul</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and weary;</span><br /><span class="heb">יָגֵ֙עַ֙</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḡê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3023.htm">Strong's 3023: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weary, wearisome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will throw him into a panic,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַֽחֲרַדְתִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ha·ḥă·raḏ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2729.htm">Strong's 2729: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shudder with terror, to fear, to hasten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with him</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will flee;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָ֖ס</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flit, vanish away</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will strike down</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִכֵּיתִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hik·kê·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">only</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבַדּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇad·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/17-2.htm">2 Samuel 17:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/17-2.htm">2 Samuel 17:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/17-2.htm">2 Samuel 17:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/17-2.htm">2 Samuel 17:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/17-2.htm">2 Samuel 17:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/17-2.htm">2 Samuel 17:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/17-2.htm">2 Samuel 17:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/17-2.htm">2 Samuel 17:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/17-2.htm">2 Samuel 17:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/17-2.htm">2 Samuel 17:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/17-2.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 17:2 And I will come on him while (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 17:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 17:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/17-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 17:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 17:3" /></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>