Poole's Outline of 2 Samuel 17: The Counsel of Ahithophel
- Dr. Dilday
- Apr 16
- 1 min read
Hushai, David’s friend, being, by David’s order, gone over to Absalom, by God’s appointment overthroweth Ahithophel’s counsel, 1-14. Hushai certifieth David thereof, and adviseth him forthwith to march on, 15-21. David passeth over Jordan, 22. Ahithophel hangeth himself, 23. David cometh to Mahanaim: Absalom passeth over Jordan, making Amasa the captain of his host, 21-26. David is there furnished with provisions by his friends, 27-29.
Matthew Henry: 'The contest between David and Absalom is now hasting towards a crisis. It must be determined by the sword, and preparation is made accordingly in this chapter. I. Absalom calls a council of war, in which Ahithophel urges despatch (ver. 1-4), but Hushai recommends deliberation (ver. 5-13); and Hushai's counsel is agreed to (ver. 14), for vexation at which Ahithophel hangs himself, ver. 23. II. Secret intelligence is sent to David (but with much difficulty) of their proceedings, ver. 15-21. III. David marches to the other side Jordan (ver. 22-24), and there his camp is victualled by some of his friends in that country, ver. 27-29. IV. Absalom and his forces march after him into the land o…
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