2 Samuel 16:20

And Absalom said to Achitophel: Consult what we are to do.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.

In Context

19Besides this, whom shall I serve? is it not the king's son? as I have served thy father, so will I serve thee also.

21And Achitophel said to Absalom: Go in to the concubines of thy father, whom he hath left to keep the house: that when all Israel shall hear that thou hast disgraced thy father, their hands may be strengthened with thee.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12Absalom also sent for Achitophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city Gilo. And while he was offering sacrifices, there was a strong conspiracy, and the people running together increased with Absalom.

Psalms 37:12The sinner shall watch the just man : and shall gnash upon him with his teeth.

Isaiah 8:10Take counsel together, and it shall be defeated: speak a word, and it shall not be done: because God is with us.

Matthew 27:1And when morning was come, all the chief priests and ancients of the people took counsel against Jesus, that they might put him to death.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 16:16-23

Hushai Deceives Absalom; Ahithophel's Wicked Counsel. ( b. c. 1023.) 15 And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him. 16 And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king. 17 And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend? 18 And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the Lord , and this people, and all the men… Read the whole commentary →

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