2 Samuel 17:3

New American Bible - revised edition

Then I can bring back the rest of the people to you, as a bride returns to her husband. It is the death of only one man you are seeking; then all the people will be at peace.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:4

This plan sounded good to Absalom and to all the elders of Israel. Counsel of Hushai.

2 Samuel 3:21

Then Abner said to David, “I will now go to assemble all Israel for my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with you; you will then be king over all whom you wish to rule.” So David let Abner go on his way in peace. Death of Abner.

Isaiah 48:22

There is no peace for the wicked, says the Lord.

Isaiah 57:21

There is no peace for the wicked! says my God.

Jeremiah 6:14

They have treated lightly the injury to my people: “Peace, peace!” they say, though there is no peace.

1 Thessalonians 5:3

When people are saying, “Peace and security,” then sudden disaster comes upon them, like labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.