2 Samuel 17:1

Then Ahithophel said to Absalom: “I will choose for myself twelve thousand men, and rising up, I will pursue David this night.

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Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:

In Context

2And rushing against him, for he is weary and has weakened hands, I will strike him. And when all the people who are with him will have fled, I will strike down the king in isolation.

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Cross References

Psalms 3:3Many say to my soul, “There is no salvation for him in his God.” Pause

Psalms 109:2The Lord will send forth the scepter of your virtue from Zion. Rule in the midst of your enemies.

Proverbs 4:16For they do not sleep, unless they have done evil. And their sleep is quickly taken away from them, unless they have overthrown.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 17:1

The contest between David and Absalom is now hasting towards a crisis. It must be determined by the sword, and preparation is made accordingly in this chapter. I. Absalom calls a council of war, in which Ahithophel urges despatch ( ver. 1-4 ), but Hushai recommends deliberation ( ver. 5-13 ); and Hushai's counsel is agreed to ( ver. 14 ), for vexation at which Ahithophel hangs himself, ver. 23 . II. Secret intelligence is sent to David (but with much difficulty) of their proceedings, ver. 15-21 . III. David… Read the whole commentary →

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