2 Samuel 17:3 asv — and I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shal…

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"and I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace. "

— 2 Samuel 17:3, American Standard Version

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2 Samuel 17 — Context

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Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:

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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;

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and I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace.

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And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.

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Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.

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And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do after his saying? if not, speak thou.

2 Samuel 17:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 17:3 say?
2 Samuel 17:3 in the American Standard Version reads: “and I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 17:3 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 17:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 3.
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 17:3.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 17:3 in?
2 Samuel 17:3 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 17:3?
2 Samuel 17:3 reads (ASV): “and I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace. ” 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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