2 Samuel 17:11

Therefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 17:11

BSB
Instead, I advise that all Israel from Dan to Beersheba-a multitude like the sand on the seashore-be gathered to you, and that you yourself lead them into battle.
AKJV
Therefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered to you, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that you go to battle in your own person.
CPDV
But this seems to me to be the right counsel: Let all of Israel be gathered to you, from Dan to Beersheba, like the sand of the sea which is innumerable. And you will be in their midst.
ERV
But I counsel that all Israel be gathered together unto thee, from Dan even to Beer-sheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person.
NHEB
But, I strongly advise as follows, that all Israel be gathered together to you, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that you personally go into battle.
SMT
For I counseled being gathered, all Israel shall be gathered to thee from Dan and even to the Well of the Oath, as the sand which is upon the sea for multitude; and thy face going in the midst of them.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 17:11

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Overview of 2 Samuel 17:11
Summary
Assemble all Israel's forces for overwhelming advantage
Place
Dan to Beersheba
Event
Proposal for total national mobilization
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative