2 Samuel 16:20

Then said Abshalom to Achithophel, Hold counsel among yourselves as to what we shall do.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19And secondly, who is it whom I shall serve? is it not in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father's presence, so will I be in thy presence.

21And Achithophel said unto Abshalom, Go in unto thy father's concubines, whom he hath left to guard the house; and all Israel will hear that thou art in bad odor with thy father: and then will the hands of all that are with thee become strong.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12And Abshalom sent for Achithophel the Gilomite, David's counsellor, from his city, from Giloh, while he offered the sacrifices. And the conspiracy became strong; and the people increased continually with Abshalom.

Psalms 37:12The wicked purposeth evil against the just, and gnasheth against him with his teeth.

Isaiah 8:10Take counsel together, yet shall it come to naught; speak the word, and it shall not stand firm; for with us is God.

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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