And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.
Someone came and told David, 'Ahithophel has joined the conspiracy with Absalom.' When David heard this, he prayed, 'O LORD, please make Ahithophel's advice useless and foolish.'
David is devastated to learn that his trusted advisor Ahithophel has betrayed him by joining his son Absalom's rebellion, so he immediately prays for God to make the man's counsel backfire.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David. Ahithophel was David's most trusted counselor, known for giving advice so wise it was considered like hearing from God himself. His betrayal was particularly painful because David had relied on his wisdom for years, making this defection a devastating blow both personally and strategically.
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