2 Samuel 17:24 Meaning and Explanation
“Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.”
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Read Full Chapter →David reaches Mahanaim while Absalom and all Israel cross the Jordan after him.
What Does 2 Samuel 17:24 Mean?
The two sides take their positions. David arrives at Mahanaim, a fortified city east of the Jordan with a storied past as a place of refuge, while Absalom and the army of Israel cross the river in pursuit. The stage for the coming battle is set.
Mahanaim, whose name recalls a meeting with the host of God, becomes David's shelter in exile. Often the Lord leads His servants to places already marked by His former mercies. Where the patriarch once saw angels encamped, the fugitive king now finds safety, a reminder that God's old kindnesses prepare the ground for new ones.
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What does 2 Samuel 17:24 mean?
David reaches Mahanaim while Absalom and all Israel cross the Jordan after him.