2 Samuel 17:1

Then said Ahithophel unto Absolom: I pray thee, let me choose for myself, twelve thousand men, and arise, and pursue David to-night;

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

2and let me come upon him, when, he, is weary, and weak-handed, so shall I strike him with terror, and all the people who are with him shall flee,—then will I smite the king alone:

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Cross References

Psalms 3:3But, thou, Yahweh, art a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

Psalms 109:2For, the mouth of the lawless one and the mouth of the deceiver, against me, are open, They have spoken to me with false tongue;

Proverbs 4:16For they sleep not, unless they can do mischief,—They rob themselves of their sleep, if they cannot cause someone to stumble,

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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