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overtake

Meaning of “overtake”

To come up with in a course, pursuit, progress or motion; to catch. To come upon; to fall on afterwards. To take by surprise.

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17 occurrences16 verses11 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 44:4

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1 Samuel 30:8
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And David inquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.
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1611 witness · 1 Samuel 30:8 · retained source text

And Dauid enquired at the LORD, saying; Shall I pursue after this troupe? shall I ouertake them? And he answered him, Pursue, for thou shalt surely ouertake them, and without faile recouer all.

Complete reference index — all 16 verses
Genesis 44:4Exodus 15:9Deuteronomy 19:6Deuteronomy 28:2Deuteronomy 28:15Deuteronomy 28:45Joshua 2:51 Samuel 30:82 Samuel 15:14Isaiah 59:9Jeremiah 42:16Hosea 2:7Hosea 10:9Amos 9:10Amos 9:131 Thessalonians 5:4

Where “overtake” appears

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Genesis1 occurrence
1 verseExodus1 occurrence
1 verseDeuteronomy4 occurrences
4 versesJoshua1 occurrence
1 verse1 Samuel2 occurrences
1 verse2 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseJeremiah1 occurrence
1 verseHosea2 occurrences
2 versesAmos2 occurrences
2 verses1 Thessalonians1 occurrence
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