2 Samuel, 17

21. When they had gone, the men climbed out of the storage-well and went to warn King David. 'Set out!' they told David. 'Cross the water quickly, for Ahithophel has given such and such advice against you!'

Versi relativi a 2 Samuel, 17:

2 Samuel 17 describes Aitofel's plan to attack David and his followers while on the run. However, Husai's council, which joined David, prevails and the Aitofel plan is frustrated. Then David and his followers cross the Jordan River and prepare to face Absalom and his followers. Following are five verses related to the topics addressed in 2 Samuel 17:

Psalm 3:6: "I will not fear ten thousands of people who have put themselves against me and surround me." This Psalm, written by David, expresses his confidence in God in the face of the threat represented by Absalom and his followers, even if they are many.

Psalm 27:1: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom will I fear? Is the Lord the fortress of my life; whom will I fear?" David recognizes God's protection and help in the midst of Absalom's adversity and conspiracy.

Psalm 41:11: "That's why I know that you please me, that my enemy does not triumph me." David rejoices in the certainty that God is on his side and will not allow his enemies to triumph over him.

Psalm 55:22: "Throw your care over the Lord, and He shall sustain you; it will never allow the righteous to be shaken." David encourages his followers to trust God and to launch his concerns about Him, confident that He will support them.

Psalm 62:1-2: "Only in God I expect my soul silent; He comes to my salvation. Only He is my rock and my salvation; it is my defense; I will not be greatly shaken." This psalm expresses David's confidence in God as his salvation and protection in the midst of the adversity and attacks of his enemies.