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Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok`s son, and Jonathan, Abiathar`s son; and by them you shall send to me everything that you shall hear.
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A Practical Intelligence Plan
Commentators explain that this verse outlines David's practical and well-designed intelligence network. Hushai would gather information in Absalom's court, pass it to the priests Zadok and Abiathar, who would then use their sons, Ahimaaz and Jonathan, as swift messengers to carry the news to David.
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19th Century
Baptist
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, [they have] there with them two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok's[son], and Jonathan, Abiathar's [son]…
Presbyterian
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…
