2 Samuel 17:4

Translations

Modern

This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel.

Traditional

And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.

Literal

And the saying was good in the eyes of Absalom and in the eyes of all the elders of Israel.

Latin

Placuitque sermo ejus Absalom, et cunctis majoribus natu Israël.

Original

Hebrew

English

This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel.

Notes

2 Samuel 17:1–14

Ahithophel advised a quick surprise attack against David with a small force of 12,000 men (2 Samuel 17:1). This plan would give David no time to prepare or organize a defense.

David’s double agent, Hushai, gave different advice. He urged Absalom to wait and gather the entire army of Israel before attacking (2 Samuel 17:11). This plan promised a much larger force and would prevent David from using guerrilla tactics (small surprise attacks).

Because the Lord was working against Absalom, he rejected Ahithophel’s good advice and accepted Hushai’s poor advice (2 Samuel 17:14; compare 1 Kings 12:1–15).

Theme notes and profiles

Absalom David Counsel from Others

Events

Reign of David

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2 Chronicles 30:4
This plan pleased the king and the whole assembly.
Romans 1:32
Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.

People

Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Absalom Ahithophel Benaiah David Gilead (Place) Hushai Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Ahithophel: Joins Absalom Ahithophel: Suicide of Citizens: Wicked: Ahithophel Council of War Diplomacy: David, in Sending Hushai Absalom's Court Friendship: David and Hushai Government: Mosaic: Joins Absalom in his Usurpation Spies used at the Court of Absalom War: Counsels of

2 Samuel 17:4

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