2 Samuel 16:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, 'Give us your advice about what we should do.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Absalom is asking his counselor Ahithophel for guidance on their next move in his rebellion against King David.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David, when Absalom had successfully driven David out of Jerusalem and taken control of the capital. Ahithophel was David's former trusted advisor who had betrayed David to join Absalom's coup, making his counsel particularly valuable to the rebel prince.

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But if you go back to the city and tell Absalom, 'I will serve you as king; just as I served your father before, I will now serve you too,' then you can help me by working against Ahithophel's advice.

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The advice that Ahithophel gave in those days was like receiving wisdom directly from God himself. That's how valuable and trusted his counsel was, both when he served David and when he served Absalom.

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