2 Samuel Chapter 17
Ahithophel's Counsel
Old Testament Unknown Verses
2 Samuel
Chapter Summary
Ahithophel advises Absalom, but Hushai's counsel prevails
Key Verses
2 Samuel 17:14 2 Samuel 17:23 2 Samuel 17:23
Scripture Content
And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, 'The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel.' For the Lord had ordained to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, so that the Lord might bring harm upon Absalom.
Themes & Topics
Counsel Hushai Ahithophel Lord's Ordaining