2 Samuel 21:17

Contemporary English Version 1995

But Abishai came to the rescue and killed the Philistine. David's soldiers told him, “We can't let you risk your life in battle anymore! You give light to our nation, and we want that flame to keep burning.”

Cross References

1 Kings 11:36

but Solomon's son will still rule one tribe. This way, my servant David will always have a descendant ruling in Jerusalem, the city where I have chosen to be worshiped.

2 Samuel 18:3

But the soldiers said, “No, don't go into battle with us! It won't matter to our enemies if they make us all run away, or even if they kill half of us. But you are worth 10,000 of us. It would be better for you to stay in town and send help if we need it.”

Psalm 132:17

I will give mighty power to the kingdom of David. Each of my chosen kings will shine like a lamp

1 Kings 15:4

David had always obeyed the Lord's commands by doing right, except in the case of Uriah. And since Abijam was David's great-grandson, the Lord kept Jerusalem safe and let Abijam have a son who would be the next king.

John 5:35

John was a lamp that gave a lot of light, and you were glad to enjoy his light for a while.

Psalm 144:10

By your power, kings win wars, and your servant David is saved from deadly swords.

Psalm 46:1

God is our mighty fortress, always ready to help in times of trouble.

2 Samuel 22:29

Our Lord and God, you are my lamp. You turn darkness to light.

2 Samuel 22:19

On the day disaster struck, they came and attacked, but you defended me.

2 Samuel 14:7

Now all of my relatives have come to me and said, “Hand over your son! We're going to put him to death for killing his brother.” But what they really want is to get rid of him, so they can take over our land. Please don't let them put out my only flame of hope! There won't be anyone left on this earth to carry on my husband's name.

Jeremiah 40:15

so Johanan went to Gedaliah privately and said, “Let me kill Ishmael. No one will find out who did it. There are only a few people left in Judah, but they are depending on you. And if you are murdered, they will be scattered or killed.”

2 Samuel 18:2

He sent out one third of his army under the command of Joab, another third under the command of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, and the rest under the command of Ittai from Gath. He told the soldiers, “I'm going into battle with you.”