And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:
I will attack him while he is tired and his hands are weak, and I will make him afraid. All the people with him will run away, and I will kill only the king.
This verse shows Ahithophel describing his strategy to attack David when he's vulnerable and alone, planning to kill only David while his followers scatter in fear.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, Absalom has rebelled against his father, King David, in an attempt to usurp the throne, forcing David to flee with his loyal followers. Ahithophel, who was once David's trusted advisor, has switched allegiance to Absalom and is proposing a tactical plan to attack David when he is exhausted and vulnerable after his escape. This strategy aims to instill fear, scatter David's supporters, and eliminate only the king to quickly end the conflict.
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