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2 Samuel 17:16

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 17:16

Verse 16 of 29

Scripture focus

Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that [are] with him.

2 Samuel 17:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 17:16

Theological / Devotional

Speedily pass over. Absalom was a fickle man, and it was by no mean certain that he might not change his mind and decide, after all, to follow the counsel of Ahithophel.

In such a case David would be overwhelmed if he stayed that night in the plains of the wilderness. Hushai therefore quickly sent a warning to David, advising him of his danger and urging him immediately to cross the Jordan and to make good his escape on the other side.

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