The number seventeen appears in the Bible in various contexts, often symbolizing completeness or divine order. While not as frequently mentioned as other numbers, its occurrences carry significant meaning within the biblical narrative.

Genesis 37:2
The first mention of the number seventeen in the Bible is in Genesis 37:2, where Joseph, the son of Jacob, is described as being seventeen years old when he was shepherding the flock with his brothers. This age marks the beginning of a pivotal period in Joseph's life, leading to his eventual rise to power in Egypt. The verse states: "These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brothers. The boy was with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father’s wives, and he brought their father a bad report about them."

Genesis 47:28
The number seventeen also appears in the context of Jacob's life. In Genesis 47:28, it is recorded that Jacob lived in Egypt for seventeen years before his death. This period represents a time of fulfillment and peace for Jacob, as he was reunited with his beloved son Joseph and witnessed the prosperity of his family in a foreign land. The verse reads: "Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, and the length of his life was 147 years."

Symbolic Meaning
In biblical numerology, the number seventeen is sometimes associated with overcoming the enemy and complete victory. This interpretation is derived from the combination of the numbers ten and seven. Ten often symbolizes completeness or divine order, while seven represents spiritual perfection. Together, they suggest a sense of complete spiritual victory.

The Flood and the Seventeenth Day
The number seventeen is indirectly connected to the account of Noah's Ark. According to Genesis 7:11, the flood began on the seventeenth day of the second month. Later, in Genesis 8:4, it is noted that the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat on the seventeenth day of the seventh month. This timing signifies a new beginning and the restoration of the earth after the judgment of the flood.

The Seventeenth Book
In the Protestant canon, the seventeenth book of the Bible is Esther. The Book of Esther tells the account of God's providence and deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to annihilate them. Esther's courage and faith play a crucial role in this narrative, highlighting themes of divine intervention and protection.

Conclusion
While the number seventeen does not appear as frequently as other numbers in the Bible, its occurrences are tied to significant events and themes of divine providence, victory, and new beginnings. Through its appearances, the number seventeen underscores the biblical message of God's sovereignty and faithfulness in the lives of His people.1. (a.) One more than sixteen; ten and seven added; as, seventeen years.

2. (n.) The number greater by one than sixteen; the sum of ten and seven; seventeen units or objects.

3. (n.) A symbol denoting seventeen units, as 17, or xvii.

6235. eser -- ten
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition ten NASB Word Usage 10 (1), 10,000*
(20), 110* (1), 20,000* (1), 410* (1), fifteen* (1), seventeen* (1), ten (147 ...
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4918. Meshullam -- the name of a number of Isr.
... NASB Word Usage Meshullam (25). Meshullam. From shalam; allied; Meshullam, the name
of seventeen Israelites -- Meshullam. see HEBREW shalam. 4917, 4918. ...
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7651. sheba -- seven
... 736* (2), 743* (2), 745* (1), 760* (2), 77* (1), 775* (1), 87,000* (1), forty-seven*
(1), seven (270), seven times (6), sevens (2), seventeen* (6), seventeenth ...
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6240. asar -- ten
... 11), eleven* (15), eleventh* (17), fifteen* (14), fifteenth* (17), fourteen* (17),
fourteenth* (23), nineteen* (3), nineteenth* (4), seventeen* (5), seventeenth ...
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Chapter seventeen
... Chapter Seventeen. The next day she went down to the News office to see
Edward Norman and arrange the details of her part in the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sheldon/in his steps/chapter seventeen.htm

Chapter seventeen
... Other Danish Hymnwriters Chapter Seventeen. The Danish church has produced
a large number of hymnwriters, who, except for the greatness ...
/.../aaberg/hymns and hymnwriters of denmark/chapter seventeen.htm

Of Prayer (Seventeen Articles)
... OF PRAYER (SEVENTEEN ARTICLES). We must now consider prayer, under which
head there are seventeen points of inquiry: (1) Whether ...
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Edwin Reigned Most Gloriously Seventeen Years Over the Nations of ...
... BOOK II CHAP. XX. EDWIN reigned most gloriously seventeen years over the
nations of the English and the Britons? EDWIN reigned ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xx edwin reigned most.htm

The Death of Saint Denis.
... CHAPTER SEVENTEEN. THE DEATH OF SAINT DENIS. Saint Denis of France, like his
brother Champions, much desired, after his long wanderings ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter seventeen the death of.htm

An Idol Thrown Out of a Temple.
... CHAPTER SEVENTEEN. AN IDOL THROWN OUT OF A TEMPLE. Mr Male, who succeeded
Mr Jenkins at Goobbe, has left upon record a further account ...
//christianbookshelf.org/hodson/old daniel/chapter seventeen an idol thrown.htm

What the Redbird Told Me
... TALK SEVENTEEN. WHAT THE REDBIRD TOLD ME. It was a cold winter morning.
Snow covered the ground. The frost on the trees sparkled ...
//christianbookshelf.org/naylor/heart talks/talk seventeen what the redbird.htm

Cii. On Hope. Secunda Secundae, Questions 17 --21. Question ...
... cII. On Hope. Secunda Secundae, Questions 17"21. Question Seventeen OF
HOPE, CONSIDERED IN ITSELF. OF HOPE, CONSIDERED IN ITSELF ...
/.../aquinas/nature and grace/cii on hope secunda secundae.htm

Of those Things Down to the Times of the Saviour which have Been ...
... Book XVIII. Chapter 1."Of Those Things Down to the Times of the Saviour Which
Have Been Discussed in the Seventeen Books. I Promised ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 1 of those things down.htm

Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
... The Liberia mission now includes an annual conference of seventeen preachers, all
colored, except the superintendent and the two brethren recently sent out. ...
/.../hayward/the book of religions/missions of the methodist episcopal.htm

Seventeen (12 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) One more than sixteen; ten and seven added; as,
seventeen years. ... 3. (n.) A symbol denoting seventeen units, as 17, or xvii. ...
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Seventeenth (6 Occurrences)
... after sixteen others. 2. (a.) Constituting or being one of seventeen equal
parts into which anything is divided. 3. (n.) The next ...
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1017 (2 Occurrences)
... 1017 (2 Occurrences). Ezra 2:39 The children of Harim, one thousand seventeen.
(See NAS NIV). Nehemiah 7:42 The children of Harim, one thousand and seventeen. ...
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Naamah (5 Occurrences)
... Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen
years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of ...
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Na'amah (5 Occurrences)
... Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen
years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of ...
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Forty-one (6 Occurrences)
... Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen
years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of ...
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Ammonitess (4 Occurrences)
... Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen
years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of ...
/a/ammonitess.htm - 8k

Ephod (45 Occurrences)
... Israel (Judges 8:27). It has been argued that a vestment would not cost
seventeen hundred shekels of gold. Possibly Gideon set up ...
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Ammonite (22 Occurrences)
... Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen
years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of ...
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Rehobo'am (42 Occurrences)
... Rehoboam was forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen
years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the ...
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