2 Samuel 16:20

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me counsel. What should we do?”

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19Furthermore, whom should I serve if not his son? As I served in your father’s presence, so also I will serve in yours.”

21Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.”

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Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.

Psalms 37:12The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them,

Isaiah 8:10Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”

Matthew 27:1When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to 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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