He continued, "You know your father and his men. They are mighty men, and as fierce as a wild bear robbed of her cubs. Moreover, your father is a man of war who will not spend the night with the troops. Cross References 2 Samuel 17:9Surely by now he is hiding in a cave or some other location. If some of your troops fall first, whoever hears of it will say, 'There has been a slaughter among the troops who follow Absalom.' Proverbs 17:12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly. Ezekiel 19:2 and say: 'What was your mother? A lioness among the lions! She lay down among the young lions; she reared her cubs. Hosea 13:8 Like a bear robbed of her cubs, I will attack them, and I will tear open their chests. There I will devour them like a lion, like a wild beast would tear them apart. Chapter Outline 1. Ahithophel's counsel is overthrown by Hushai's15. Secret intelligence is sent unto David 23. Ahithophel hangs himself 25. Amasa is made captain 27. David at Mahanaim is furnished with provisions Jump to Previous Bear Besides Bitter Cubs Embittered Enraged Expert Feelings Field Fierce Fighters Further Hushai Lodge Mighty Minds Moreover Night's Ones Rest Robbed Spend Spirit War Warfare Whelps Wild YoungJump to Next Bear Besides Bitter Cubs Embittered Enraged Expert Feelings Field Fierce Fighters Further Hushai Lodge Mighty Minds Moreover Night's Ones Rest Robbed Spend Spirit War Warfare Whelps Wild Young |
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