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. Cross References Matthew 27:5So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. 2 Samuel 15:12 While 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 15:31 Now someone told David: "Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom." So David pleaded, "O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!" 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 17:22 So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan. 1 Kings 16:18 When Zimri saw that the city was captured, he entered the citadel of the royal palace and burned it down on himself. So he died 2 Kings 20:1 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, "This is what the LORD says: 'Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.'" Isaiah 38:1 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, "This is what the LORD says: 'Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.'" Chapter Outline 1. Ahithophel's counsel is overthrown by Hushai's15. Secret intelligence is sent unto David 23. Ahithophel hangs himself 25. Amasa is made captain 27. David at Mahanaim is furnished with provisions Jump to Previous Ahithophel Ass Buried City Counsel Died Donkey Followed Gat Grave Hanged Home House Household Order Saddled Sepulcher Sepulchre Strangled TombJump to Next Ahithophel Ass Buried City Counsel Died Donkey Followed Gat Grave Hanged Home House Household Order Saddled Sepulcher Sepulchre Strangled Tomb |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge saw Proverbs 16:18 Proverbs 19:3 followed [heb] done 2 Samuel 15:12 2 Kings 20:1 and hanged 2 Samuel 15:31 1 Samuel 31:4, 5 1 Kings 16:18 Job 31:3 Psalm 5:10 Psalm 55:23 Matthew 27:5 Links 2 Samuel 17:23 NIV2 Samuel 17:23 NLT 2 Samuel 17:23 ESV 2 Samuel 17:23 NASB 2 Samuel 17:23 KJV 2 Samuel 17:23 Bible Apps 2 Samuel 17:23 Parallel 2 Samuel 17:23 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 17:23 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 17:23 French Bible 2 Samuel 17:23 German Bible 2 Samuel 17:23 Commentaries Bible Hub |