2 Samuel 17:1-3 ▼

1 Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me now choose twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David tonight.

2 I will come on him while he is weary and exhausted, and will make him afraid. All the people who are with him will flee. I will strike the king only,

3 and I will bring back all the people to you. The man whom you seek is as if all returned. All the people shall be in peace.”