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A Betrayal Like Judas's
Scholars highlight the devastating betrayal by Ahithophel, David's trusted counselor. Many suggest his motive was lingering resentment over David's sin with Bathsheba, who may have been his granddaughter. Commentators note that Ahithophel's treachery is a striking Old Testament parallel to Judas's betrayal of Jesus, a connection made by applying Psalm 41:9 to both figures.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 15:12
18th Century
Theologian
Ahithophel - It has been supposed with great probability that Ahithophel was estranged from David out of personal resentment for his conduct…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 15:12
19th Century
Bishop
Sent for Ahithophel. —Giloh, the city of Ahithophel, was one of the groups of towns just south of Hebron (Joshua 15:51…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Samuel 15:12
19th Century
Preacher
Absalom had, by devious means, insinuated himself into the hearts of the children of Israel and led a rebellion against his father David, so that h…
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John Gill
On 2 Samuel 15:12
17th Century
Pastor
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel, the Gilonite, David's
counsellor
To advise with ab…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 15:7–12
17th Century
Minister
See how willing tender parents are to believe the best concerning their children. But how easy and how wicked it is for children to take advantage …