2 Samuel 17:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 17:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 17:11 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that is by ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 17:11 — KJV
“Therefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person. that thou...: Heb. that thy face, or, presence go, etc”
— 2 Samuel 17:11 (KJV)
2 Samuel 17:11 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 17:11
“Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:11: israel, gathered, dan
“So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel from the morning even to the time appointed: and there died of the people from Dan even to Beersheba seventy thousand men.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:11: israel, dan, even
“And when the men of Israel retired in the battle, Benjamin began to smite and kill of the men of Israel about thirty persons: for they said, Surely they are smitten down before us, as in the first battle. to smite...: Heb. to smite the wounded”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:11: israel, battle, own
“And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD. established: or, faithful”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:11: israel, dan, even
“And the Philistines gathered themselves together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which is on the sea shore in multitude: and they came up, and pitched in Michmash, eastward from Bethaven.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:11: israel, gathered, sand
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