2 Samuel 17:1

Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set off in pursuit of David tonight.

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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

2I'll attack him while he is tired and weak. I'll catch him by surprise and all his men will run away. I'll only kill the king

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Cross References

Psalms 3:3But you, Lord, are a shield protecting me. You give me victory; you hold my head high.

Psalms 109:2because wicked and deceitful people are attacking me, telling lies about me.

Proverbs 4:16Evil people won't rest until they've done something wrong; they can't sleep unless they've tripped someone up.

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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