2 Samuel 17:2 nasb — "I will come upon him while he is weary and exhausted and terrify him, so that all the people who are with him will fle…

NASB

""I 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,"

— 2 Samuel 17:2, NASB

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2 Samuel 17 — Context

1

Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Please let me choose 12,men that I may arise and pursue David tonight.

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"I 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,

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and I will bring back all the people to you. The return of everyone depends on the man you seek; then all the people will be at peace."

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So the plan pleased Absalom and all the elders of Israel.

5

Then Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to 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 NASB reads: “"I 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,”
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 (NASB): “"I 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,” 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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