2 Samuel 17:12
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| Overview - 2 Samuel 17 | |
| 1 | Ahithophel's counsel is overthrown by Hushai's, according to God's appointment. |
| 15 | Secret intelligence is sent unto David. |
| 23 | Ahithophel hangs himself. |
| 25 | Amasa is made captain. |
| 27 | David at Mahanaim is furnished with provisions. |
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2 Samuel 17:12 (King James Version)
So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one.
- in some place
- 1 Samuel 23:23
- we will light
- This is a very beautiful and expressive figure. The dew in Palestine, and other warm climates, falls fast, sudden, and heavy; and it falls upon every spot of earth, so that not a blade of grass escapes it. It is therefore no inapt emblem of a numerous and active army; and it was, perhaps, for this reason that the Romans called their light armed forces {rorarii.}
- 1 Kings 20:10 ; 2 Kings 18:23 ; 19:24 Isaiah 10:13 Isaiah 10:14 ; Obadiah 1:3