2 Samuel 17:1-7 ▼

1 Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Please let me choose twelve thousand men and let me set out and pursue David tonight.

2 And I will attack him while he is weary and exhausted and startle him, so that all the people who are with him will flee. Then I will strike and kill the king when he is alone,

3 and I will bring all the people back to you. The return of everyone depends on the man whom you are seeking; then all the people will be at peace.”

4 And the plan pleased Absalom and all the elders of Israel.

5 Nevertheless, Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let’s hear what he has to say.”

6 When Hushai had come to Absalom, Absalom said to him, “Ahithophel has proposed this plan. Should we carry out his plan? If not, say so yourself.”

7 So Hushai said to Absalom, “This time the advice that Ahithophel has given is not good.”