Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.
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Verse 24 is found in chapter 17 of 2 Samuel. David crosses the Jordan and establishes his camp at Mahanaim. Meanwhile, Ahithophel, realizing that his counsel was not followed, returns to his city, puts his affairs in order, and hangs himself. The counselor’s death shows the seriousness of the political defeat he perceives. David, by contrast, receives provisions from various allies. The section contrasts despair and hope, showing that the rebellion has not yet determined the final outcome.
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Compare 2 Samuel 17:24 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und David kam gen Mahanaim. Und Absalom zog über den Jordan und alle Männer Israels mit ihm.
Y David llegó a Mahanaim, y Absalom pasó el Jordán con toda la gente de Israel.
David arriva à Mahanaïm. Et Absalom passa le Jourdain, lui et tous les hommes d'Israël avec lui.
E DAVIDE venne in Mahanaim. Poi Absalom passò il Giordano, insieme con tutta la gente d’Israele.
E Davi foi a Maanaim; e Absalão passou o Jordão, ele e todo o homem de Israel com ele.
大衛 到了 瑪哈念 , 押沙龍 和跟隨他的 以色列 眾人也都過了 約旦河 。
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