Now someone told David: "Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom." So David pleaded, "O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!" 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. 2 Samuel 16:23 Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel's advice. 2 Samuel 17:14 Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, "The advice of Hushai the Archite is better than that of Ahithophel." For the LORD had purposed to thwart the good counsel of Ahithophel, in order to bring disaster on Absalom. 2 Samuel 17:23 When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father's tomb. Isaiah 44:25 who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, Chapter Outline 1. Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.7. By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron 10. He makes there a great conspiracy 13. David upon the news flees from Jerusalem 19. Ittai will leave him 24. Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark 30. David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping, 31. He curses Ahithophel's counsel 32. Hushai is sent back with instructions Jump to Previous Absalom Ab'salom Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Ahithophel's Conspirators Counsel David Foolishness Joined Please Prayed Someone Turn Wisdom WordJump to Next Absalom Ab'salom Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Ahithophel's Conspirators Counsel David Foolishness Joined Please Prayed Someone Turn Wisdom Word |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Ahithophel 2 Samuel 15:12 Psalm 3:1 Psalm 41:9 Psalm 55:12, 14 Matthew 26:14, 15 John 13:18 O Lord Psalm 55:15 Psalm 109:3 turn the counsel 2 Samuel 16:23 2 Samuel 17:14, 23 Job 5:12 Job 12:16-20 Isaiah 19:3 Jeremiah 8:8, 9 1 Corinthians 1:20 1 Corinthians 3:18-20 James 3:15 Links 2 Samuel 15:31 NIV2 Samuel 15:31 NLT 2 Samuel 15:31 ESV 2 Samuel 15:31 NASB 2 Samuel 15:31 KJV 2 Samuel 15:31 Bible Apps 2 Samuel 15:31 Parallel 2 Samuel 15:31 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 15:31 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 15:31 French Bible 2 Samuel 15:31 German Bible 2 Samuel 15:31 Commentaries Bible Hub |