2 Samuel 17:24 net — Meanwhile David had gone to Mahanaim, while Absalom and all the men of Israel had crossed the Jordan River.

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"Meanwhile David had gone to Mahanaim, while Absalom and all the men of Israel had crossed the Jordan River."

— 2 Samuel 17:24, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 17 — Context

21

After the men had left, Ahimaaz and Jonathan climbed out of the well. Then they left and informed King David. They advised David,“Get up and cross the stream quickly, for Ahithophel has devised a plan to catch you.”

22

So David and all the people who were with him got up and crossed the Jordan River. By dawn there was not one person left who had not crossed the Jordan.

23

When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and returned to his house in his hometown. After setting his household in order, he hanged himself. So he died and was buried in the grave of his father.

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Meanwhile David had gone to Mahanaim, while Absalom and all the men of Israel had crossed the Jordan River.

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Absalom had made Amasa general in command of the army in place of Joab.(Now Amasa was the son of an Israelite man named Jether, who had married Abigail the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah, Joab’s mother.)

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The army of Israel and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead.

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When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Makir the son of Ammiel from Lo Debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim

2 Samuel 17:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 17:24 say?
2 Samuel 17:24 in the NET Bible reads: “Meanwhile David had gone to Mahanaim, while Absalom and all the men of Israel had crossed the Jordan River.”
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 (NET): “Meanwhile David had gone to Mahanaim, while Absalom and all the men of Israel had crossed the Jordan River.” 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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