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Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This night - This refers to the night of the day on which David fled and Absalom entered Jerusalem. Ahithophel’s strategy was to fall upon D…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Pursue after David this night. — Ahithophel saw clearly that Absalom’s success depended on striking an immediate blow. He…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Moreover, Ahithophel said to Absalom
Either at the same time, or quickly after he had given the foregoing advice:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here was a wonderful effect of Divine Providence blinding Absalom's mind and influencing his heart, so that he could not rest in Ahithophel's couns…

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