31 Now someone told David: “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David pleaded, “O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!” 32 When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. 33 David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me.
2 Samuel 15:31–33
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2 Samuel 16:15–17
15 Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him. 16 And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” 17 “Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied.…
2 Samuel 17:5–7
5 Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.” 6 So Hushai came to Absalom, who told him, “Ahithophel has spoken this proposal. Should we carry it out? If not, what do you say?” 7 Hushai replied, “This time the advic…
2 Samuel 15:12–14
12 While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. 13 Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The…
2 Samuel 16:10–12
10 But the king replied, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses me because the LORD told him, ‘Curse David,’ who can ask, ‘Why did you do this?’” 11 Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my own son, my own flesh and blood…
2 Samuel 16:19–21
19 Furthermore, whom should I serve if not the son? As I served in your father’s presence, so also I will serve in yours.” 20 Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me counsel. What should we do?” 21 Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has…
2 Samuel 15:36–37
36 Indeed, their two sons, Ahimaaz son of Zadok and Jonathan son of Abiathar, are there with them. Send them to me with everything you hear.” 37 So David’s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.
1 Samuel 23:8–10
8 Then Saul summoned all his troops to go to war at Keilah and besiege David and his men. 9 When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.” 10 And David said, “O LORD, God of Israel, Your servant has heard…
1 Chronicles 14:13–15
13 Once again the Philistines raided the valley. 14 So David again inquired of God, who answered him, “Do not march up after them, but circle around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. 15 As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam…
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