2 Samuel 10:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 10:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 10:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 10:17 — KJV
“And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him.”
— 2 Samuel 10:17 (KJV)
2 Samuel 10:17 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 10:17
“And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:17: told, david, gathered
“And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:17: gathered, israel, together
“And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will burn thine house upon thee with fire. gathered...: Heb. were called”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:17: gathered, together, passed
“And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines. set...: Heb. ranged the battle”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:17: gathered, israel, together
“Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 10:17: david, israel, passed
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