2Sa 14:17 | TNotes | STEP | 14:17 you are like an angel of God: This flattering expression is not used for anyone else in the Bible but appears four times to describe David (see also 14:20 ; 19:27 ; 1 Sam 29:9 ). The woman was expressing confidence that David would act with God-given wisdom and justice.

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‏ 2 Samuel 14:17

14:17 ^a you are like an angel of God: This flattering expression is not used for anyone else in the Bible but appears four times to describe David (see also 14:20 ^b; 19:27 ^c; 1 Sam 29:9 ^d). The woman was expressing confidence that David would act with God-given wisdom and justice.