17:1-4
Ahithophel’s advice continued, now moving on from the humiliation of David to the actual vanquishing of David. Ahithophel said that he would choose twelve thousand men and set out almost immediately in pursuit of David. There would be an early attack, based on the assumption that David and his men would be weak and weary, and highly susceptible to a quick attack. Also twelve thousand men was substantially more than David had with him. He would kill David and bring the rest of the men back to Jerusalem. With David dead they would now be with Absalom. Absalom’s initial reaction was to approve the plan, as did the elders of Israel. A key feature of the plan was that Absalom was not directly involved.
17:5,6
Absalom, however, wanted to consult Hushai as well to get a second opinion. This was a sensible approach to take, but in this case would be Absalom’s downfall. Hushai arrived, and Absalom told him the details of Ahithophel’s advice.
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