War: Counsels of

And when they came to Geliloth near the Jordan in the land of Canaan, the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh built an imposing altar there by the Jordan. …

But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah

…and listen to what they are saying. Then your hands will be strengthened to attack the camp.” So he went with Purah his servant to the outposts where armed men were guarding the camp.

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me counsel. What should we do?”

Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. …

For behold, the kings assembled; they all advanced together. …

For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.