2 Samuel 17:3

And I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for 2 Samuel 17:3

BSB

and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace."

AKJV

And I will bring back all the people to you: the man whom you seek is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace.

CPDV

And I will lead back the entire people, returning in the manner of one man. For you are seeking only one man. And all the people shall be in peace."

ERV

and I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace.

NHEB

and I will bring back all the people to you, as a bride returns to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be in peace."

SMT

And I will turn back all the people to thee: as the turning back of all, the man whom thou seekest; and to all the people shall be peace.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 17:3

AndIwillbringbackH7725VerballthepeopleH5971Noun MasculineuntotheethemanH376Noun MasculinewhomthouseekestH1245VerbisasifallreturnedH7725VerbsoallthepeopleH5971Noun MasculineshallbeinpeaceH7965Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 17:3

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 17:3

Summary

Advisor predicts consolidated power and peaceful restoration

Event

Ahithophel predicts successful outcome

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC