2 Samuel 17:1-7 ▼

1 Then Ahithophel said to Absalom: “I will choose for myself twelve thousand men, and rising up, I will pursue David this night.

2 And rushing against him, for he is weary and has weakened hands, I will strike him. And when all the people who are with him will have fled, I will strike down the king in isolation.

3 And I will lead back the entire people, returning in the manner of one man. For you are seeking only one man. And all the people shall be in peace.”

4 And this word pleased Absalom and all those greater by birth of Israel.

5 But Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite, and let us hear what he also may say.”

6 And when Hushai had gone to Absalom, Absalom said to him: “Ahithophel has spoken a word in this manner. Should we do it or not? What counsel do you give?”

7 And Hushai said to Absalom, “The counsel that Ahithophel has given at this time is not good.”