2 Samuel 17
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 17 of 24
Chapter Summary
Ahithophel's advice is overthrown by Hushai's. Secret intelligence sent to David. Ahithophel hangs himself. Amasa is made commander.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Absalom's counselor whose advice is rejected; he goes home and hangs himself
The Archite who gives counter-counsel to defeat Ahithophel's plan and warn David
Rebel king who chooses Hushai's counsel over Ahithophel's, sealing his doom
Fleeing king warned in time; crosses the Jordan and is provisioned at Mahanaim
Son of Zadok who, with Jonathan, carries Hushai's warning to David from En-rogel
Son of Abiathar who relays the secret intelligence to David alongside Ahimaaz
Timeline
Ahithophel advises attacking David immediately with 12,000 men. Absalom asks Hushai, who argues against it, advising them to gather all Israel first. Absalom prefers Hushai's plan.
2 Samuel 17:1-14Hushai sends Zadok and Abiathar to warn David. Their sons Jonathan and Ahimaaz are spotted and hide in a well in Bahurim, but escape to deliver the message to David.
2 Samuel 17:15-21Upon receiving the warning, David and all the people with him cross the Jordan river before morning.
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