2 Samuel 17:24 cpdv — Then David went to the encampment, and Absalom crossed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then David went to the encampment, and Absalom crossed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him."

— 2 Samuel 17:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 17 — Context

21

And when they had gone, they ascended from the well. And traveling, they reported to king David, and they said: “Rise up, and go across the river quickly. For Ahithophel has given a counsel of this kind against you.”

22

Therefore, David rose up, and all the people who were with him, and they crossed over the Jordan, until first light. And not even one of them was left behind who had not crossed over the river.

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Then Ahithophel, seeing that his counsel had not been done, saddled his donkey, and he rose up and went away to his own house and to his own city. And putting his house in order, he killed himself by hanging. And he was buried in the sepulcher of his father.

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Then David went to the encampment, and Absalom crossed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.

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Truly, Absalom appointed Amasa in place of Joab over the army. Now Amasa was the son of a man who was called Ithra of Jezrael, who entered to Abigail, the daughter of Nahash, the sister of Zeruiah, who was the mother of Joab.

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And Israel made camp with Absalom in the land of Gilead.

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And when David had arrived at the encampment, Shobi, the son of Nahash, from Rabbah, of the sons of Ammon, and Machir, the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai, the Gileadite of Rogelim,

2 Samuel 17:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 17:24 say?
2 Samuel 17:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then David went to the encampment, and Absalom crossed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.”
Where is 2 Samuel 17:24 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 17:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 24.
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 17:24.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 17:24 in?
2 Samuel 17:24 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 17:24?
2 Samuel 17:24 reads (CPDV): “Then David went to the encampment, and Absalom crossed over the Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.” 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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