KJV ORIGINAL
Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Ahithophel said to Absalom, 'Let me choose twelve thousand men, and I'll get up and chase after David tonight.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Ahithophel is advising Absalom to immediately pursue his father David with a large army while David is vulnerable and on the run.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David, when David had fled Jerusalem to escape his son's coup. Ahithophel was David's former trusted counselor who had betrayed him to join Absalom's rebellion. The advice represents a critical strategic moment - striking quickly while David's forces were scattered and demoralized.
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