Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then we will attack him wherever he may be found, and we will fall on him as dew settles on the ground. Neither he nor any of his men will be left alive. New Living Translation When we find David, we’ll fall on him like dew that falls on the ground. Then neither he nor any of his men will be left alive. English Standard Version So we shall come upon him in some place where he is to be found, and we shall light upon him as the dew falls on the ground, and of him and all the men with him not one will be left. Berean Standard Bible Then we will attack David wherever we find him, and we will descend on him like dew on the ground. And of all the men with him, not even one will remain. King James Bible So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one. New King James Version So we will come upon him in some place where he may be found, and we will fall on him as the dew falls on the ground. And of him and all the men who are with him there shall not be left so much as one. New American Standard Bible Then we will come to him in one of the places where he can be found, and we will fall on him just as the dew falls on the ground; and of him and of all the men who are with him, not even one will be left. NASB 1995 “So we shall come to him in one of the places where he can be found, and we will fall on him as the dew falls on the ground; and of him and of all the men who are with him, not even one will be left. NASB 1977 “So we shall come to him in one of the places where he can be found, and we will fall on him as the dew falls on the ground; and of him and of all the men who are with him, not even one will be left. Legacy Standard Bible So we shall come to him in one of the places where he can be found, and we will set down on him as the dew falls on the ground; and of him and of all the men who are with him, not even one will be left. Amplified Bible So shall we come upon David in one of the places where he can be found, and we will fall on him as the dew falls [unseen and unheard] on the ground; and of him and of all the men who are with him, not even one will be left. Christian Standard Bible Then we will attack David wherever we find him, and we will descend on him like dew on the ground. Not even one will be left—neither he nor any of the men with him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then we will attack David wherever we find him, and we will descend on him like dew on the ground. Not even one will be left of all the men with him. American Standard Version So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground; and of him and of all the men that are with him we will not leave so much as one. Contemporary English Version and we will all go to fight David wherever he is. We will fall on him just as dew falls and covers the ground. He and all his soldiers will die! English Revised Version So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him we will not leave so much as one. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then we'll attack him wherever we find him. We'll fall on him as dew falls on the ground. Neither he nor any of his men will be left [alive]. Good News Translation We will find David wherever he is, and attack him before he knows what's happening. Neither he nor any of his men will survive. International Standard Version We'll go find David wherever he's hiding. We'll fall on him like dew on the ground! We'll kill him and all of his men, and we won't leave even one man alive! NET Bible We will come against him wherever he happens to be found. We will descend on him like the dew falls on the ground. Neither he nor any of the men who are with him will be spared alive--not one of them! New Heart English Bible So we will come upon him in some place where he can be found, and we will fall on him as the dew falls on the ground, and of him and all the men with him not one will be left. Webster's Bible Translation So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen we will attack David wherever we find him, and we will descend on him like dew on the ground. And of all the men with him, not even one will remain. World English Bible So we will come on him in some place where he will be found, and we will light on him as the dew falls on the ground, then we will not leave so much as one of him and of all the men who are with him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand we have come to him in one of the places where he is found, and we [are] on him as the dew falls on the ground, and there has not been left of him and of all the men who [are] with him even one. Young's Literal Translation and we have come in unto him in one of the places where he is found, and we are upon him as the dew falleth on the ground, and there hath not been left of him and of all the men who are with him even one. Smith's Literal Translation And we came upon him in one of the places which we shall find there, and we upon him as the dew will fall upon the earth: and we will not leave of him and of all the men which are with him, even one. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd we shall come upon him in what place soever he shall be found: and we shall cover him, as the dew falleth upon the ground, and we shall not leave of the men that are with him, not so much as one. Catholic Public Domain Version And we shall rush against him in whatever place he will have been found. And we shall cover him, as the dew usually falls upon the ground. And we shall not leave behind even one of the men who are with him. New American Bible We can then attack him wherever we find him, settling down upon him as dew alights on the ground. None shall survive—neither he nor any of his followers. New Revised Standard Version So we shall come upon him in whatever place he may be found, and we shall light on him as the dew falls on the ground; and he will not survive, nor will any of those with him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo we shall go against him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falls on the ground; and of him and of all the men who are with him there shall not be left even one. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And we are going against him in one of the countries wherever he is found, and we encamp against him like dew falls over the land, and no man that was with him shall be left with him, not even one OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground; and of him and of all the men that are with him we will not leave so much as one. Brenton Septuagint Translation And we will come upon him in one of the places where we shall find him, and we will encamp against him, as the dew falls upon the earth; and we will not leave of him and of his men so much as one. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hushai Counters Ahithophel's Advice…11Instead, I advise that all Israel from Dan to Beersheba—a multitude like the sand on the seashore—be gathered to you, and that you yourself lead them into battle. 12Then we will attack David wherever we find him, and we will descend on him like dew on the ground. And of all the men with him, not even one will remain. 13If he retreats to a city, all Israel will bring ropes to that city, and we will drag it down to the valley until not even a pebble can be found.”… Cross References Judges 4:21 But as he lay sleeping from exhaustion, Heber’s wife Jael took a tent peg, grabbed a hammer, and went silently to Sisera. She drove the peg through his temple and into the ground, and he died. Judges 5:26-27 She reached for the tent peg, her right hand for the workman’s hammer. She struck Sisera and crushed his skull; she shattered and pierced his temple. / At her feet he collapsed, he fell, there he lay still; at her feet he collapsed, he fell; where he collapsed, there he fell dead. 1 Kings 19:11-12 Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. Job 4:13-14 In disquieting visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on men, / fear and trembling came over me and made all my bones shudder. Job 27:20 Terrors overtake him like a flood; a tempest sweeps him away in the night. Psalm 18:4-5 The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me. / The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. Psalm 35:8 May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. Psalm 55:15 Let death seize them by surprise; let them go down to Sheol alive, for evil is with them in their homes. Psalm 73:19 How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! Isaiah 29:5-6 But your many foes will be like fine dust, the multitude of the ruthless like blowing chaff. Then suddenly, in an instant, / you will be visited by the LORD of Hosts with thunder and earthquake and loud noise, with windstorm and tempest and consuming flame of fire. Isaiah 30:13 this iniquity of yours is like a breach about to fail, a bulge in a high wall, whose collapse will come suddenly—in an instant! Jeremiah 51:39 While they are flushed with heat, I will serve them a feast, and I will make them drunk so that they may revel; then they will fall asleep forever and never wake up, declares the LORD. Ezekiel 38:9 You and all your troops, and many peoples with you will go up, advancing like a thunderstorm; you will be like a cloud covering the land. Matthew 24:43 But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. Matthew 26:55 At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. Treasury of Scripture So shall we come on him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light on him as the dew falls on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one. in some place 1 Samuel 23:23 See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hideth himself, and come ye again to me with the certainty, and I will go with you: and it shall come to pass, if he be in the land, that I will search him out throughout all the thousands of Judah. 1 Kings 20:10 And Benhadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me. 2 Kings 18:23 Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them. 2 Kings 19:24 I have digged and drunk strange waters, and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of besieged places. Jump to Previous Attack Dew Earth Fall Falleth Falling Falls Found Ground Light Places Settles WhereverJump to Next Attack Dew Earth Fall Falleth Falling Falls Found Ground Light Places Settles Wherever2 Samuel 17 1. Ahithophel's counsel is overthrown by Hushai's15. Secret intelligence is sent unto David 23. Ahithophel hangs himself 25. Amasa is made captain 27. David at Mahanaim is furnished with provisions Then we will attack David wherever we find him This phrase reflects the strategic counsel given by Ahithophel to Absalom during Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David. Ahithophel was known for his wisdom and his advice was highly regarded, often seen as if one had inquired of the word of God. The plan to attack David "wherever we find him" indicates a relentless pursuit, showing the urgency and determination to eliminate David as a threat. This reflects the intense political and familial conflict within Israel at the time. The pursuit of David can be compared to Saul's earlier pursuit of him, highlighting the recurring theme of David as a fugitive and the trials he faced before and during his kingship. and we will descend on him like dew on the ground And of all the men with him, not even one will remain Persons / Places / Events 1. AbsalomThe son of King David who rebelled against his father, seeking to usurp the throne of Israel. 2. Ahithophel A counselor to Absalom, known for his wise advice, who proposed the plan to attack David. 3. David The anointed king of Israel, who was fleeing from Absalom's rebellion. 4. Hushai A friend of David who infiltrated Absalom's court to counter Ahithophel's counsel. 5. The Wilderness The general area where David and his men were hiding during Absalom's rebellion. Teaching Points The Futility of Human SchemesDespite Ahithophel's seemingly wise counsel, God's sovereignty prevails. We must remember that human plans are subject to God's ultimate will. The Power of Loyalty and Friendship Hushai's loyalty to David demonstrates the importance of faithful friendships. In times of crisis, God often uses loyal friends to provide support and counsel. The Consequences of Rebellion Absalom's rebellion against his father serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive nature of pride and ambition. Rebellion against God-ordained authority leads to chaos and destruction. Trust in God's Deliverance David's experience reminds us to trust in God's protection and deliverance, even when circumstances seem dire. God is our refuge and strength in times of trouble. The Importance of Seeking Godly Counsel The contrast between Ahithophel's and Hushai's counsel underscores the need for seeking wisdom from God and godly advisors rather than relying solely on human wisdom. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 17How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David? God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12) In 2 Samuel 21:19, how could Elhanan have killed Goliath when David is credited with that feat in 1 Samuel 17? Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David?Verse 12. - In some place; Hebrew, in one of the places; one of the fortified camps already described in ver. 9. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then we will attackוּבָ֣אנוּ (ū·ḇā·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go [David] אֵלָ֗יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to wherever הַמְּקוֹמֹת֙ (ham·mə·qō·w·mōṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition we find him, נִמְצָ֣א (nim·ṣā) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present and we וְנַ֣חְנוּ (wə·naḥ·nū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common plural Strong's 5117: To rest, settle down will descend יִפֹּ֥ל (yip·pōl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie on עָלָ֔יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against him like כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that dew הַטַּ֖ל (haṭ·ṭal) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2919: Night mist, dew on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the ground. הָאֲדָמָ֑ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 127: Ground, land And of all וּבְכָל־ (ū·ḇə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the men הָאֲנָשִׁ֥ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 582: Man, mankind with him, אִתּ֖וֹ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no even גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and one אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first will remain. נ֥וֹתַר (nō·w·ṯar) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3498: To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve Links 2 Samuel 17:12 NIV2 Samuel 17:12 NLT 2 Samuel 17:12 ESV 2 Samuel 17:12 NASB 2 Samuel 17:12 KJV 2 Samuel 17:12 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 17:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 17:12 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 17:12 French Bible 2 Samuel 17:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 17:12 So shall we come on him (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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