2 Samuel 17:1-7 ▼

1 Ahithophel went on to say to Absalom: “Let me choose twelve thousand men and be off in pursuit of David tonight.

2 If I come upon him when he is weary and discouraged, I shall cause him panic, and all the people with him will flee, and I shall strike down the king alone.

3 Then I can bring back the rest of the people to you, as a bride returns to her husband. It is the death of only one man you are seeking; then all the people will be at peace.”

4 This plan sounded good to Absalom and to all the elders of Israel.

5 Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also; let us hear what he too has to say.”

6 When Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom said to him: “This is Ahithophel’s plan. Shall we follow his plan? If not, give your own.”

7 Hushai replied to Absalom, “This time Ahithophel has not given good counsel.”