2 Samuel 17:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 17:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 17:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 17:8 — KJV
“For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and thy father is a man of war, and will not lodge with the people. chafed...: Heb. bitter of soul”
— 2 Samuel 17:8 (KJV)
2 Samuel 17:8 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 17:8
“As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul; vexed...: Heb. made my soul bitter”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:8: men, mighty, heb
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:8: men, people, heb
“Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:8: father, bear, war
“Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers: if: Heb. because”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:8: father, men, war
“And the LORD said unto me, Arise, take thy journey before the people, that they may go in and possess the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give unto them. take...: Heb. go in journey”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:8: father, war, people
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