2 Samuel 17:10

New Living Translation

Then even the bravest soldiers, though they have the heart of a lion, will be paralyzed with fear. For all Israel knows what a mighty warrior your father is and how courageous his men are.

Cross References

Genesis 49:9

Judah, my son, is a young lion that has finished eating its prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness—who dares to rouse him?

2 Samuel 1:23

How beloved and gracious were Saul and Jonathan! They were together in life and in death. They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.

2 Samuel 17:9

He has probably already hidden in some pit or cave. And when he comes out and attacks and a few of your men fall, there will be panic among your troops, and the word will spread that Absalom’s men are being slaughtered.

2 Samuel 23:20

There was also Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant warrior from Kabzeel. He did many heroic deeds, which included killing two champions of Moab. Another time, on a snowy day, he chased a lion down into a pit and killed it.

Psalm 89:19

Long ago you spoke in a vision to your faithful people. You said, “I have raised up a warrior. I have selected him from the common people to be king.

Exodus 15:15

The leaders of Edom are terrified; the nobles of Moab tremble. All who live in Canaan melt away;

Proverbs 28:1

The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.

Song of Solomon 3:7

Look, it is Solomon’s carriage, surrounded by sixty heroic men, the best of Israel’s soldiers.

Isaiah 13:7

Every arm is paralyzed with fear. Every heart melts,

Isaiah 19:1

This message came to me concerning Egypt: Look! The Lord is advancing against Egypt, riding on a swift cloud. The idols of Egypt tremble. The hearts of the Egyptians melt with fear.

Ezekiel 21:15

Let their hearts melt with terror, for the sword glitters at every gate. It flashes like lightning and is polished for slaughter!

Deuteronomy 1:28

Where can we go? Our brothers have demoralized us with their report. They tell us, “The people of the land are taller and more powerful than we are, and their towns are large, with walls rising high into the sky! We even saw giants there—the descendants of Anak!”’

Hebrews 11:34

quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight.

1 Samuel 16:18

One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a fine-looking young man, and the Lord is with him.”

1 Samuel 18:17

One day Saul said to David, “I am ready to give you my older daughter, Merab, as your wife. But first you must prove yourself to be a real warrior by fighting the Lord’s battles.” For Saul thought, “I’ll send him out against the Philistines and let them kill him rather than doing it myself.”