2 Samuel 17:26

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Isra'el and Avshalom pitched camp in the land of Gil'ad.

Berean Standard Bible:

So the Israelites and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead.

American Standard Version:

And Israel and Absalom encamped in the land of Gilead.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

So Israel^{H3478} and Absalom^{H53} pitched^{H2583} in the land^{H776} of Gilead^{H1568}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Joshua 17:1

¶ There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he [was] the firstborn of Joseph; [to wit], for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.

Numbers 32:1

¶ Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of cattle: and when they saw the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead, that, behold, the place [was] a place for cattle;

Numbers 32:42

And Nobah went and took Kenath, and the villages thereof, and called it Nobah, after his own name.

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 17:26

2 Samuel 17:26 is a verse set within the broader narrative of Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David. This particular verse captures a moment during the conflict when both Israel, under the command of Absalom, and David's loyal forces have positioned themselves for a confrontation in the land of Gilead. Gilead is a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, known for its fertile lands and strategic importance.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the tumultuous period of David's reign. Absalom, driven by ambition and a desire to usurp the throne, had managed to garner significant support among the Israelites. This led to a civil war, with forces loyal to David and those following Absalom clashing over the right to rule.

The themes present in this verse include family dysfunction within a royal context, the complexities of leadership and loyalty, and the consequences of rebellion. It also touches on the idea of divine sovereignty, as the outcomes of these human conflicts are often seen in the Bible as being under God's ultimate control. The verse itself is succinct, but it reflects the tension and division of a nation at war with itself, the strategic maneuvering of opposing armies, and the personal tragedy of a king facing a challenge from his own son. The land of Gilead serves as the backdrop for this pivotal moment in Israel's history, highlighting its significance as a location for military campaigns and power struggles.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.
Strong's Number: H53
There are 2955 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲבִישָׁלוֹם
Transliteration: ʼĂbîyshâlôwm
Pronunciation: ab-ee-shaw-lome'
Description: or (shortened) אַבְשָׁלוֹם ; from אָב and שָׁלוֹם; father of peace (i.e. friendly); Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite; Abishalom, Absalom.
Strong's Number: H2583
There are 135 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָנָה
Transliteration: chânâh
Pronunciation: khaw-naw'
Description: a primitive root (compare חָנַן); properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch atent; gen. to encamp (for abode or siege); abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent.
Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.
Strong's Number: H1568
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גִּלְעָד
Transliteration: Gilʻâd
Pronunciation: ghil-awd'
Description: probably from גַּלְעֵד; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites; Gilead, Gileadite.

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