2 Samuel 17:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given is not good at this time.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Hushai said to Absalom, 'The advice that Ahithophel has given you is not good right now.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Hushai is telling Absalom that his trusted advisor's plan isn't wise at this moment.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David. Ahithophel, David's former counselor, had joined Absalom and advised him to immediately pursue David while he was vulnerable. However, Hushai was secretly loyal to David and had infiltrated Absalom's court to give counter-advice that would protect the king.

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Then Hushai spoke to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, saying, 'Here's what Ahithophel advised Absalom and the leaders of Israel, and here's the different advice I gave them.'

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