2 Samuel 17:20

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Absalom's soldiers came to the woman and demanded, “Where are Ahimaaz and Jonathan?” The woman answered, “They went across that stream.” The soldiers went off to look for the two men. But when they did not find the men, they went back to Jerusalem.

Cross References

Exodus 1:19

They answered, “Hebrew women have their babies much quicker than Egyptian women. By the time we arrive, their babies are already born.”

2 Samuel 15:34

Go back into the city and tell Absalom, “Your Majesty, I am your servant. I will serve you now, just as I served your father in the past.” Hushai, if you do that, you can help me ruin Ahithophel's plans.

1 Samuel 21:2

“I'm on a mission for King Saul,” David answered. “He ordered me not to tell anyone what the mission is all about, so I ordered my soldiers to stay somewhere else.

Leviticus 19:11

Do not steal or tell lies or cheat others.

Judges 4:20

“Stand at the entrance to the tent,” Sisera told her. “If someone comes by and asks if anyone is inside, tell them ‘No.’ ”