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A Strategic Disagreement
Commentators note the cleverness of Hushai's approach. By stating that Ahithophel's counsel 'this time is not good,' he subtly affirms that Ahithophel's previous advice was sound. Scholars like Barnes and Ellicott explain this gave Hushai an appearance of candor and objectivity, making his counter-argument more persuasive to Absalom.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 17:7
18th Century
Theologian
At this time - Rather, “The counsel that Ahithophel has given this time is not good.” He contrasts it with the counsel given before ([Refere…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 17:7
19th Century
Bishop
Not good at this time. —The words, at this time, should be transposed. What Hushai says is This time the counsel of A…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 17:7
17th Century
Pastor
And Hushai said to Absalom
Having leave to give his opinion freely:
the counsel that Ahithophel h…
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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…