2 Samuel 17:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 17:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 17:12 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the gr..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 17:12 — KJV
“So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one.”
— 2 Samuel 17:12 (KJV)
2 Samuel 17:12 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 17:12
“Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household. some...: Heb. we shall find punishment”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:12: come, some, light
“Wherefore have ye not eaten the sin offering in the holy place, seeing it is most holy, and God hath given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before the LORD?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:12: place, where, men
“And there shall be no man in the tabernacle of the congregation when he goeth in to make an atonement in the holy place, until he come out, and have made an atonement for himself, and for his household, and for all the congregation of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:12: come, place, men
“And he shall wash his flesh with water in the holy place, and put on his garments, and come forth, and offer his burnt offering, and the burnt offering of the people, and make an atonement for himself, and for the people.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:12: come, place, men
“When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house. some...: Heb. matter of nakedness divorcement: Heb. cutting off”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:12: come, some, found
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