2 Samuel 17:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 17:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 17:23 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 17:23 — KJV
“And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father. followed: Heb. done put his...: Heb. gave charge concerning his house”
— 2 Samuel 17:23 (KJV)
2 Samuel 17:23 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 17:23
“Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father's household, home unto thee. bring: Heb. gather”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:23: gat, home, house
“And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak friendly unto her, and to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father's house: and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. friendly...: Heb. to her heart”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:23: saw, ass, arose
“And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put them upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of an hill that is before Hebron. bar...: Heb. with the bar”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:23: arose, gat, city
“When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? care: Heb. business”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:23: ass, order, sepulchre
“And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:23: arose, gat, house
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