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Then said Hushai to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counseled.

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Faithfulness in Action

Commentators explain that Hushai immediately acted on his pre-arranged plan with David. He went straight to the loyal priests, Zadok and Abiathar, to relay the critical intelligence about both Ahithophel's and his own counsel. This highlights the importance of human faithfulness, loyalty, and strategic action as instruments within God's larger plan.

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 17:15

17th Century

Pastor

Then said Hushai to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests
After he was returned from the council board, he immediately w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Samuel 17:1–21

17th Century

Minister

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…