2 Samuel 16:20

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give your counsel what we shall do.”

World English Bible British with Deuterocanon

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19Again, whom should I serve? Shouldn’t I serve in the presence of his son? As I have served in your father’s presence, so I will be in your presence.”

21Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Go in to your father’s concubines that he has left to keep the house. Then all Israel will hear that you are abhorred by your father. Then the hands of all who are with you will be strong.”

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Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. The conspiracy was strong, for the people increased continually with Absalom.

Psalms 37:12The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth.

Isaiah 8:10Take counsel together, and it will be brought to nothing; speak the word, and it will not stand, for God is with us.”

Matthew 27:1Now when morning had come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel 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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