2 Samuel 17:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 17:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 17:25 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an Israeli..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 17:25 — KJV
“And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother. Ithra an Israelite: or, Jether an Ishmaelite Abigail: Heb. Abigal Nahash: or, Jesse”
— 2 Samuel 17:25 (KJV)
2 Samuel 17:25 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 17:25
“Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet. shed: Heb. put”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:25: amasa, captain, host
“And the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host was Abner, the son of Ner, Saul's uncle. Abner: Heb. Abiner”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:25: captain, host, son
“Whose sisters were Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah; Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel, three.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:25: joab, son, whose
“And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief. chief: Heb. head”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:25: captain, joab, son
“Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band. came...: Heb. clothed”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:25: made, amasa, captain
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