2 Samuel 17:23

Contemporary English Version 1995

When Ahithophel saw that Absalom and the leaders of Israel were not going to follow his advice, he saddled his donkey and rode back to his home in Gilo. He told his family and servants what to do. Then he hanged himself, and they buried him in his family's burial place.

Cross References

Matthew 27:5

Judas threw the money into the temple and then went out and hanged himself.

2 Kings 20:1

About this time, Hezekiah got sick and was almost dead. Isaiah the prophet went in and told him, “The Lord says you won't ever get well. You are going to die, so you had better start doing what needs to be done.”

Psalm 5:10

Punish them, God, and let their own plans bring their downfall. Get rid of them! They keep committing crimes and turning against you.

1 Kings 16:18

When Zimri saw that the town was captured, he ran into the strongest part of the palace and killed himself by setting it on fire.

2 Samuel 15:31

Someone told David, “Ahithophel is helping Absalom plot against you!” David said, “Please, Lord, keep Ahithophel's plans from working!”

Proverbs 19:3

We are ruined by our own stupidity, though we blame the Lord.

Proverbs 16:18

Too much pride will destroy you.

Psalm 55:23

But what about those people who are cruel and brutal? You will throw them down into the deepest pit long before their time. I trust you, Lord!

Job 31:3

In fact, God sends disaster on all who sin,

2 Samuel 16:23

Ahithophel gave such good advice in those days that both Absalom and David thought it came straight from God.

2 Samuel 17:22

David and the others got ready and started crossing the Jordan River. By sunrise all of them were on the other side.

Isaiah 38:1

About this time, Hezekiah got sick and was almost dead. So I went in and told him, “The Lord says you won't ever get well. You are going to die, and so you had better start doing what needs to be done.”

Psalm 109:20

Those are the cruel things my enemies wish for me. Let it all happen to them!