2 Samuel 17:1

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

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In The King James Version

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 will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king

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Cross References

Psalms 3:3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

Psalms 109:2For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues.

Proverbs 4:16For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall.

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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