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Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:
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A Swift and Deadly Plan
Commentators agree that Ahithophel's advice was strategically brilliant. He proposed an immediate night attack with a large force to surprise David's weary group. The goal was to strike quickly and decisively, targeting only David to end the conflict before it could escalate, demonstrating how evil counsel can appear wise and effective.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Pursue after David this night. — Ahithophel saw clearly that Absalom’s success depended on striking an immediate blow. He…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover, Ahithophel said to Absalom Either at the same time, or quickly after he had given the foregoing advice:
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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…
