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⇱ 2 Samuel 17:22 So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan.

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New International Version
So David and all the people with him set out and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, no one was left who had not crossed the Jordan.

New Living Translation
So David and all the people with him went across the Jordan River during the night, and they were all on the other bank before dawn.

English Standard Version
Then David arose, and all the people who were with him, and they crossed the Jordan. By daybreak not one was left who had not crossed the Jordan.

Berean Standard Bible
So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan.

King James Bible
Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and they passed over Jordan: by the morning light there lacked not one of them that was not gone over Jordan.

New King James Version
So David and all the people who were with him arose and crossed over the Jordan. By morning light not one of them was left who had not gone over the Jordan.

New American Standard Bible
Then David and all the people who were with him set out and crossed the Jordan; by dawn not even one remained who had not crossed the Jordan.

NASB 1995
Then David and all the people who were with him arose and crossed the Jordan; and by dawn not even one remained who had not crossed the Jordan.

NASB 1977
Then David and all the people who were with him arose and crossed the Jordan; and by dawn not even one remained who had not crossed the Jordan.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then David and all the people who were with him arose and crossed the Jordan; and by dawn not even one remained who had not crossed the Jordan.

Amplified Bible
Then David and all the people who were with him departed and crossed over the Jordan. By daybreak, not even one was left who had not crossed the Jordan.

Christian Standard Bible
So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one who had not crossed the Jordan.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one who had not crossed the Jordan.

American Standard Version
Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and they passed over the Jordan: by the morning light there lacked not one of them that was not gone over the Jordan.

Contemporary English Version
David and the others got ready and started crossing the Jordan River. By sunrise all of them were on the other side.

English Revised Version
Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and they passed over Jordan: by the morning light there lacked not one of them that was not gone over Jordan.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
David and all the troops with him left to cross the Jordan River. When the dawn came, everyone had crossed the Jordan River.

Good News Translation
So David and his men started crossing the Jordan, and by daybreak they had all gone across.

International Standard Version
So David got up and all of his entourage crossed the Jordan River. Everyone had crossed the Jordan River by dawn's first light.

NET Bible
So David and all the people who were with him got up and crossed the Jordan River. By dawn there was not one person left who had not crossed the Jordan.

New Heart English Bible
Then David and all the people who were with him got up and they crossed the Jordan. By dawn there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and they passed over Jordan: by the morning light there lacked not one of them that had not gone over Jordan.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan.

World English Bible
Then David arose, and all the people who were with him, and they passed over the Jordan. By the morning light there lacked not one of them who had not gone over the Jordan.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And David rises, and all the people who [are] with him, and they pass over the Jordan, until the morning light, until not one has been lacking who has not passed over the Jordan.

Young's Literal Translation
And David riseth, and all the people who are with him, and they pass over the Jordan, till the light of the morning, till one hath not been lacking who hath not passed over the Jordan.

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will rise, and all the people which are with him, and they will pass over Jordan: till the light of the morning till not one was lacking which passed not over Jordan.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So David arose, and all the people that were with him, and they passed over the Jordan, until it grew light, and not one of them was left that was not gone over the river.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, David rose up, and all the people who were with him, and they crossed over the Jordan, until first light. And not even one of them was left behind who had not crossed over the river.

New American Bible
So David and all his people moved on and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed.

New Revised Standard Version
So David and all the people who were with him set out and crossed the Jordan; by daybreak not one was left who had not crossed the Jordan.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then David arose and all the people who were with him and they crossed the Jordan; by early morning there was not one left who had not crossed the Jordan.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David rose up and all the people who were with him, and they crossed the Jordan, and when the dawn arose, no person remained who did not then cross the Jordan
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and they passed over the Jordan; by the morning light there lacked not one of them that was not gone over the Jordan.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David rose up and all the people with him, and they passed over Jordan till the morning light; there was not one missing who did not pass over Jordan.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hushai's Warning Saves David
…21After the men had gone, Ahimaaz and Jonathan climbed up out of the well and went to inform King David, saying, “Get up and cross over the river at once, for Ahithophel has given this advice against you.” 22So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan. 23When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.…

Cross References
Exodus 14:21-22
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.

Joshua 3:14-17
So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carried the ark of the covenant ahead of them. / Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, / the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. ...

Psalm 66:6
He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him.

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Hebrews 11:29
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.

1 Corinthians 10:1-2
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.

Joshua 4:23
For the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed over, just as He did to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed over.

Psalm 114:3
The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back;

Isaiah 51:10
Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?

Nehemiah 9:11
You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters.

Acts 7:36
He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.

Psalm 77:16-19
The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. / The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. ...

Isaiah 63:12-13
who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble?

Exodus 15:19
For when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen went into the sea, the LORD brought the waters of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground.

Joshua 2:10
For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction.


2 Samuel 17:24
Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.

Proverbs 27:12
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

there lacked

Numbers 31:49
And they said unto Moses, Thy servants have taken the sum of the men of war which are under our charge, and there lacketh not one man of us.

John 18:9
That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.

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2 Samuel 17
1. Ahithophel's counsel is overthrown by Hushai's
15. Secret intelligence is sent unto David
23. Ahithophel hangs himself
25. Amasa is made captain
27. David at Mahanaim is furnished with provisions














So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan.
David, the anointed king of Israel, was fleeing from his son Absalom, who had usurped the throne. This crossing of the Jordan River marks a significant moment of transition and escape for David and his followers. The Jordan River often symbolizes a boundary or a point of transition in biblical narratives, such as when the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership (Joshua 3). This crossing can be seen as a parallel to that earlier event, highlighting themes of deliverance and divine guidance. The urgency of the situation is underscored by the fact that David and his people had to move quickly to avoid Absalom's forces. The Jordan River, a natural barrier, provided a temporary refuge and a strategic advantage for David.

By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan.
The phrase "by daybreak" indicates the urgency and efficiency with which David and his followers acted. The cover of night provided them with protection from being detected by Absalom's forces. This swift and complete crossing signifies the unity and loyalty of David's followers, as well as their trust in his leadership. The complete crossing by daybreak also suggests divine favor and protection, as it was crucial for their survival. This event can be seen as a type of Christ, where David, a foreshadowing of Jesus, leads his people to safety and deliverance. The crossing of the Jordan can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual transition and renewal, themes that are echoed in the New Testament with the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River (Matthew 3:13-17).

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The anointed king of Israel, who is fleeing from his son Absalom's rebellion. David's leadership and reliance on God are central to this account.

2. The Jordan River
A significant geographical and symbolic boundary in Israel's history. Crossing the Jordan often signifies a transition or deliverance.

3. Absalom
David's son, who has usurped the throne and is pursuing David. His rebellion is a key event leading to David's flight.

4. Ahithophel and Hushai
Advisors whose counsel plays a crucial role in the unfolding events. Ahithophel's advice is thwarted by Hushai, who remains loyal to David.

5. The People with David
Loyal followers who accompany David in his flight, demonstrating their allegiance and trust in his leadership.
Teaching Points
Trust in God's Deliverance
Just as David trusted God to guide him across the Jordan, we are called to trust in God's deliverance in our own times of trial.

Leadership in Crisis
David's calm and decisive leadership during a crisis is a model for us. We should seek God's wisdom and act with courage when facing challenges.

The Importance of Loyal Companions
The loyalty of those who followed David highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with faithful friends who support us in difficult times.

Symbolism of Crossing Boundaries
Crossing the Jordan represents a transition and new beginnings. In our spiritual journey, we may face "Jordan" moments that require faith to move forward.

God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans
Despite Absalom's rebellion and Ahithophel's counsel, God's plan prevails. We can trust that God's purposes will be accomplished, even when human plans seem to threaten them.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 17:22?

2. How does David's crossing the Jordan demonstrate trust in God's protection?

3. What can we learn from David's leadership in 2 Samuel 17:22?

4. How does this event connect to God's promises in 2 Samuel 7:12-16?

5. How can we apply David's decisiveness in our own spiritual battles today?

6. What does David's action teach about responding to threats with faith and courage?

7. Why did David choose to cross the Jordan in 2 Samuel 17:22?

8. How does 2 Samuel 17:22 demonstrate God's protection over David?

9. What historical evidence supports the events in 2 Samuel 17:22?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 17?

11. How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?

12. Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?

13. Psalm 142:4 shows David claiming no one cares for him--how does this reconcile with 1 Samuel 22:2, where he has loyal followers?

14. Who was high priest when David went into the House of GOD and ate the consecrated bread? Abiathar (Mark 2:26) Ahimelech, the father of Abiathar (I Samuel 1:1; 22:20)
What Does 2 Samuel 17:22 Mean
So David

David, God’s anointed king, remains the central focus. His decisive leadership in crisis echoes earlier moments—when news of Absalom’s revolt first reached him, “David said to all his servants… ‘Arise and flee’” (2 Samuel 15:13-14). Just as shepherd and flock stay together, David keeps moving forward in faith, trusting God’s promise in 2 Samuel 7:12-16. Like Joshua before him (Joshua 3:7), David steps out believing the Lord will clear the way.

and all the people with him

No one is abandoned. The narrative stresses covenant loyalty:

• Priests (2 Samuel 15:24-29),

• seasoned warriors (2 Samuel 15:18-22),

• household members and refugees—all cling to God’s chosen king.

Their unity pictures the body of Christ rallying around our greater King (John 10:27-28; Ephesians 4:3).

got up

Action replaces anxiety. The same phrase appears when Isaiah tells Hezekiah, “Get up and go” (Isaiah 38:5), underscoring obedience in the face of threat. Faith acts; it does not freeze. James ties living faith to motion: “Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds” (James 2:18).

and crossed the Jordan

The Jordan often marks turning points:

• Israel’s entrance into the land (Joshua 3:17),

• Elijah’s last miracle and ascension (2 Kings 2:8-11),

• Jesus’ baptism inaugurating His public ministry (Matthew 3:13-17).

Here, the crossing signifies temporary exile but also protection. God provides a natural barrier between David and Absalom’s forces, echoing Psalm 32:7, “You are my hiding place.”

By daybreak

The night gives way to light—a repeated biblical motif of deliverance (Psalm 30:5; Lamentations 3:22-23). Dawn testifies that God preserved them through dark hours when attack was most likely. Gideon’s victory “at the break of dawn” (Judges 7:19) and the women finding the empty tomb “at dawn” (Luke 24:1) reinforce how God turns night into new beginnings.

there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan

Total safety achieved. The completeness echoes Noah’s ark account: “Then the LORD shut him in” (Genesis 7:16). Not a single follower is lost, foreshadowing Jesus’ assurance, “Of those You have given Me I have lost not one” (John 18:9). Absalom’s threat cannot pluck God’s people from His preserving hand (Psalm 121:8; John 10:28).

summary

2 Samuel 17:22 records swift, unified obedience under God’s chosen king. David rises, the people follow, and God grants complete deliverance by dawn. The scene reminds believers that decisive faith, corporate loyalty, and the Lord’s vigilant care secure us through every night season until the morning light of His salvation breaks.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So David
דָּוִ֗ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the people
הָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

with him
אִתּ֔וֹ (’it·tōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

got up
וַיָּ֣קָם (way·yā·qām)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand

and crossed
וַיַּעַבְר֖וּ (way·ya·‘aḇ·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

the Jordan.
הַיַּרְדֵּ֑ן (hay·yar·dên)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine

By
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

daybreak,
א֣וֹר (’ō·wr)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary

there was no
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

one
אַחַד֙ (’a·ḥaḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

left
נֶעְדָּ֔ר (ne‘·dār)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5737: To arrange as a battle, a vineyard, to muster, to miss

who
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

had not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

crossed
עָבַ֖ר (‘ā·ḇar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

the Jordan.
הַיַּרְדֵּֽן׃ (hay·yar·dên)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine


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OT History: 2 Samuel 17:22 Then David arose and all the people (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam)