In biblical numerology, specific integers are often associated with symbolic meanings that extend beyond their quantitative value. The integer following sixteen is seen by some to represent a concept of overcoming the enemy and achieving complete victory.
This interpretation stems from several instances in the biblical narrative. The Flood began on the seventeenth day of the second month, marking a new beginning after judgment. David was anointed by Samuel to be king when he was a youth, foreshadowing the triumph of good over evil. These instances contribute to an understanding of this number as a marker of a transition from trial to triumph, from chaos to order.