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2 Samuel 16:23 KJV
2 Samuel · chapter 16 · verse 23
And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.2 Samuel 16:23 · King James Version
2 Samuel 16:23 in context
21And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father’s concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred of thy father: then shall the hands of all that are with thee be strong.
22So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in unto his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.
23And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- AhithophelʼĂchîythôphelAchithophel, an IsraeliteH302 →
- counselledyâʻatsto adviseH3289 →
- enquiredshâʼalto inquireH7592 →
- counselʻêtsâhadviceH6098 →
- AbsalomʼĂbîyshâlôwmAbshalom, a son of DavidH53 →
- oracledâbâra wordH1697 →
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Absalom had notice sent him speedily by some of his friends at Jerusalem that David had withdrawn, and with what a small retinue he had gone; so that the coasts were clear, Absalom might take possession of Jerusalem when he pleased. The gates were open, and there was none to oppose him.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 15-23