KJV ORIGINAL
And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This plan sounded very good to Absalom and all the leaders of Israel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that Absalom and Israel's leaders were convinced by advice they heard and agreed it was a good plan.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David. Absalom had won over the hearts of many Israelites and was now king in Jerusalem while David fled. The verse refers to Absalom and the elders accepting Hushai's counsel to gather a large army from all Israel before pursuing David, rather than following Ahithophel's advice for an immediate strike.
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