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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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2 Samuel 15:14
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And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 15:14 · retained source text

And Dauid said vnto all his seruants that were with him at Ierusalem, Arise, and let vs flee; for wee shall not else escape from Absalom: make speede to depart, lest hee ouertake vs suddenly, and bring euill vpon vs, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.

1611 marginal noteHeb. thrust

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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