2 Samuel 17:27

“And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,”

"And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim," - 2 Samuel 17:27
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What does 2 Samuel 17:27 mean?

2 Samuel 17:27 (KJV): "And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim," This verse is nestled within the larger narrative of…

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Divine Destinies: The Supporters of David

As we delve into the heart of 2 Samuel 17:27, we encounter a powerful moment during a turbulent time in King David’s life—a time marked by rebellion, loss, and uncertainty. “And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the…

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A Prayer for Friendship and Support in Times of Struggle

Father God, we come before You today with hearts filled with gratitude and humility. We recognize the weight of Your Word and the lessons it holds for us. As we meditate on the passage from 2 Samuel 17:27, which tells us of David's arrival at Mahanaim and the kindness of Shobi…

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2 Samuel 17:27 - "¶ And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,"
2 Samuel 1. 17-27
1 Samuel 17:27 - "And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him."
2 Samuel 23:27 - "Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,"
2 Samuel 1:27 - "How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!"
2 Samuel 22:17-20
2 Samuel 17:26 - "So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead."
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 13:27 - "But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him."
"Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite," - 2 Samuel 23:27
2 Samuel 1:17 - "¶ And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:"
2 Samuel 22:27 - "With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury."
2 Samuel 12:27 - "And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters."
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 2:27 - "And Joab said, As God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother."
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 14:27 - "And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance."
"How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!" - 2 Samuel 1:27
2 Samuel 15:17 - "And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off."
1 Samuel 27:2 - "And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath."
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?"
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."
2 Samuel 7:17 - "According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David."
"And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him." - 1 Samuel 17:27
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;"