2 Samuel 17:4

“And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.”

"And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel." - 2 Samuel 17:4
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What does 2 Samuel 17:4 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 17:4 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel." This verse is part of the account of Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David. Absalom, one of David's sons, had been banished…

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The Allure of Persuasion: Navigating the Influence of Others

In the tapestry of the Old Testament, the story of Absalom stands out for its dramatic conflict and the heart-wrenching dynamics of familial relationships. In 2 Samuel 17:4, we encounter a pivotal moment in Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David. The verse states…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Guidance in Leadership

O Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we are reminded of the intricate web of relationships and decisions that define our lives and our leadership, particularly in light of the poignant reflection from 2 Samuel 17:4, which states, "And the saying pleased Absalom well…

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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 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."
2 Samuel 4:3 - "And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and were sojourners there until this day.)"
1 Samuel 2:4 - "The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength."
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 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 3:4 - "And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;"
2 Samuel 3:17 - "¶ And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:"
2 Samuel 17:28 - "Brought beds, and basons, and earthen vessels, and wheat, and barley, and flour, and parched corn, and beans, and lentiles, and parched pulse,"
2 Samuel 17:5 - "Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith."