2 Samuel 10:17

“And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him.”

"And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him." - 2 Samuel 10:17
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What does 2 Samuel 10:17 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 10:17 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him." This verse is situated…

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The Courage to Face Adversity: Lessons from David's Battle at Helam

The narrative in 2 Samuel 10:17 presents a powerful scenario reflecting not only the historical context of King David's reign but also profound spiritual truths regarding facing adversity with faith and resolve. The verse states: "And when it was told David, he gathered all…

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A Prayer for Courage and Unity in Battle

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I find inspiration in the story of King David and the challenges he faced, particularly as recounted in 2 Samuel 10:17, where it is written, "And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and…

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2 Samuel 10:17 - "And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him."
1 Samuel 10:17 - "¶ And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;"
"¶ And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;" - 1 Samuel 10:17
2 Samuel 17:10 - "And he also that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a lion, shall utterly melt: for all Israel knoweth that thy father is a mighty man, and they which be with him are valiant men."
2 Samuel 10:4
2 Samuel 10:4
2 Samuel 1. 17-27
2 Samuel 22:17-20
2 Samuel 17:26 - "So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead."
1 Samuel 17:10 - "And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together."
2 Samuel 2:17 - "And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David."
2 Samuel 17:4 - "And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel."
2 Samuel 1:17 - "¶ And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:"
2 Samuel 17:17 - "Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by En-rogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David."
2 Samuel 8:17 - "And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;"
2 Samuel 17:7 - "And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given is not good at this time."
2 Samuel 15:17 - "And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off."
2 Corinthians 10:17 - "But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord."
2 Samuel 5:10 - "And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him."
2 Samuel 17:24 - "Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him."
2 Samuel 16:17 - "And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?"
2 Samuel 10:10 - "And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of Abishai his brother, that he might put them in array against the children of Ammon."
2 Samuel 7:17 - "According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David."
1 Samuel 2:17 - "Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD."
1 Samuel 17:2 - "And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines."
2 Samuel 22:17 - "He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters;"
2 Samuel 10:15 - "¶ And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before Israel, they gathered themselves together."
2 Samuel 17:19 - "And the woman took and spread a covering over the well's mouth, and spread ground corn thereon; and the thing was not known."
2 Samuel 22:10 - "He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet."