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2 Samuel 17:2 cpdv — And rushing against him, for he is weary and has weakened hands, I will strike him. And when all the people who are wit…

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"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. "

— 2 Samuel 17:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 17 — Context

1

Then Ahithophel said to Absalom: “I will choose for myself twelve thousand men, and rising up, I will pursue David this night.

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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.

3

And I will lead back the entire people, returning in the manner of one man. For you are seeking only one man. And all the people shall be in peace.”

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And this word pleased Absalom and all those greater by birth of Israel.

5

But Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite, and let us hear what he also may say.”

2 Samuel 17:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 17:2 say?
2 Samuel 17:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 17:2 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 17:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 2.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 17:2.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 17:2 in?
2 Samuel 17:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 17:2?
2 Samuel 17:2 reads (CPDV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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