2 Samuel 17:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 17:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 17:27 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 17:27 — KJV
“And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,”
— 2 Samuel 17:27 (KJV)
2 Samuel 17:27 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 17:27
“Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:27: came, pass, son
“And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:27: came, david, son
“And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. after...: Heb. at the return of the year”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:27: came, pass, david
“Then said David, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father shewed kindness unto me. And David sent to comfort him by the hand of his servants for his father. And David's servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:27: came, david, son
“And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:27: came, pass, david
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