2 Samuel 17:8

“For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and thy father is a man of war, and will not lodge with the people.”

"For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and thy father is a man of war, and will not lodge with the people." - 2 Samuel 17:8
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What does 2 Samuel 17:8 mean?

The verse 2 Samuel 17:8 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and thy father is a man of war, and will not…

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In the heart of 2 Samuel 17:8, we encounter Hushai the Archite offering advice to Absalom during the tumultuous events surrounding the rebellion against King David. The King James Version beautifully captures Hushai's insight: "For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his…

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Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of reverence and humility. We lift up the powerful imagery contained in 2 Samuel 17:8, where Hushai speaks wisdom about the fierce strength and unwavering resolve of those around him—"For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy…

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2 Samuel 17:8 - "For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and thy father is a man of war, and will not lodge with the people."
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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:"
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2 Samuel 8:8 - "And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass."
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 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 2:8 - "¶ But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;"
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 7:17 - "According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David."
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2 Samuel 8:16 - "And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;"
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."