2 Samuel 17:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do after his saying? if not; speak thou.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom said to him, 'Ahithophel has given us this advice: should we follow what he says? If not, tell us what you think.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Absalom is asking Hushai for his opinion on whether to follow Ahithophel's military advice, not knowing that Hushai is secretly loyal to King David.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David. Ahithophel, David's former trusted counselor, had defected to Absalom and given strategic advice to pursue David immediately. Hushai had secretly remained loyal to David and infiltrated Absalom's court to counter Ahithophel's counsel and buy David time to escape.

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