2 Samuel 17:2

And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 17:2

BSB
I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king
AKJV
And I will come on him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:
CPDV
And rushing against him, for he is weary and has weakened hands, I will strike him. And when all the people who are with him will have fled, I will strike down the king in isolation.
ERV
and I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:
NHEB
I will come on him while he is weary and exhausted, and will make him afraid. All the people who are with him shall flee. I will strike the king only;
SMT
And I shall come upon him and he being weary and relaxed in hands, and I made him afraid: and all the people which are with him, fleeing; and I struck the king alone,

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 17:2

Commentary for 2 Samuel 17:2

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Overview of 2 Samuel 17:2
Summary
Advisor describes tactical advantage during vulnerable moment
Event
Ahithophel outlines military tactics
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative