2 Samuel 17:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 17:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 17:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 17:6 — KJV
“And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do after his saying? if not; speak thou. his saying: Heb. his word”
— 2 Samuel 17:6 (KJV)
2 Samuel 17:6 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 17:6
“And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.”
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“And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner. manner: Heb. word”
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“And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David. On...: Heb. According to these words”
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“And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good. with...: Heb. with one mouth”
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“From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even unto this day, that is the three and twentieth year, the word of the LORD hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye have not hearkened.”
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