God’s Word Translation
2 Samuel 17:4
4Absalom and all the leaders of Israel approved this plan.
2 Samuel 17:4 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.
- New International Version (NIV)This plan seemed good to Absalom and to all the elders of Israel.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And the advice seemed right in the eyes of Absalom and all the elders of Israel.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And the saying pleased Absalom and all the elders of Israel.
Context of 2 Samuel 17:4
2I’ll attack him while he’s tired and weak, and I’ll cause him to panic. All the people with him will flee, but I’ll kill only him. 3I’ll return all the people to you as a bride is returned to her husband. Since you will be seeking the life of only one man, all the people will have peace.” Absalom and all the leaders of Israel approved this plan. 5Absalom said, “Please call Hushai, who is descended from Archi’s family, and let us hear what he, too, has to say.” 6When Hushai arrived, Absalom said to him, “Ahithophel has told us his plan. Should we do what he says? If not, tell us.”
Read all of 2 Samuel 172 Samuel 17:4 word by word
וַיִּישַׁ֥ר הַדָּבָ֖ר בְּעֵינֵ֣י אַבְשָׁלֹ֑ם וּבְעֵינֵ֖י כָּל־זִקְנֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ סRead the interlinear
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Cross-references for 2 Samuel 17:4
- 1 Samuel 18:20However, Saul’s daughter Michal fell in love with David. When Saul was told about it, the news pleased him.
- 1 Samuel 23:21Saul responded, “The Lord bless you for feeling sorry for me!
- Esther 5:14Then his wife Zeresh and all his friends said to him, “Have a pole set up, 75 feet high, and in the morning ask the king to have Mordecai’s ⌞dead body⌟ hung on it. Then go with the king to the dinner in good spirits.” Haman liked the idea, so he had the pole set up.
- Romans 1:32Although they know God’s judgment that those who do such things deserve to die, they not only do these things but also approve of others who do them.
- 2 Chronicles 30:4The king and the whole assembly considered their plan to be the right thing to do.
- Esther 1:21The king and his officials approved of this, and so the king did as Memucan suggested.
Commentaries on 2 Samuel 17:4
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-14Ahithophel advised a quick surprise attack against David with a small force of 12,000 men (2 Samuel 17:1). This plan would give David no time to prepare or organize a defense. David’s double agent, Hushai, gave different advice. He urged Absalom to wait and gather the entire army of Israel before attacking (2 Samuel 17:11). This plan promised a much larger force and would prevent David from using guerrilla tactics (small surprise attacks). Because the…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-142Sa 17:1-14. Ahithophel's Counsel Overthrown by Hushai. 1-11. Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom--The recommendation to take prompt and decisive measures before the royalist forces could be collected and arranged, evinced the deep political sagacity of this councillor. The adoption of his advice would have extinguished the cause of David; and it affords a dreadful proof of the extremities to which the heartless prince was, to secure his ambitious…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Samuel 17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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