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A Questionable Strategy
Commentators note that David's plan involves clear deception. While this is ethically complex, scholars suggest viewing it in context. It was a time of war, and as one commentary puts it, David had a 'slender knowledge of the Divine revelation' compared to what Christians have today. His actions, while imperfect, were born of desperation.
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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 15:34
19th Century
Bishop
Say unto Absalom. — David here counsels fraud and treachery, and Hushai willingly accepts the part assigned to him, in or…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Samuel 15:33–37
19th Century
Preacher
You know the rest of the history, how Absalom took the advice of Hushai, and Ahithophel was defeated. God does not always answer prayer quite as ra…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 15:34
17th Century
Pastor
But if you return to the city
To the city of Jerusalem, from where it seems he came:
and say unto…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 15:31–37
17th Century
Minister
David prays not against Ahithophel's person, but against his counsel. He prayed this, in firm belief that God has all hearts in His hand, and tongu…