2 Samuel 17:13

KJV

Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there be not one small stone found there.

— 2 Samuel 17:13, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 2 Samuel Chapter 17 connects to 2 cross-references. Ahithophel advises Absalom to pursue David immediately with 12,000 men tonight; Hushai counter-advises waiting to gather all Israel for an overwhelming force, appealing to Absalom's vanity. Absalom follows Hushai's counsel—God's design to bring disaster on Absalom. Jonathan and Ahimaaz relay …

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Other Translations

ASV

Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there be not one small stone found there.

YLT

And if unto a city he is gathered, then they have caused all Israel to bear unto that city ropes, and we have drawn it unto the brook till that there hath not been found there even a stone.'

BBE

And if he has gone into some town, then let all Israel take strong cords to that town, and we will have it pulled into the valley, till not one small stone is to be seen there.

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