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2 Samuel 16:20

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Then Absalom asked Ahithophel, “Give me your advice. What shall we do?”

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While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's advisor, asking him to come from Giloh, the town where he lived. The conspiracy grew stronger, and Absalom's followers went on increasing.

In any case, why shouldn't I serve his son? In the same way I served your father I will serve you.”

Ahithophel told him, “Go and sleep with your father's concubines—the ones he left here to look after the palace. Then everyone in Israel will realize that you have so offended your father there's no turning back, which will encourage all your supporters.”

The kings of the world prepare to attack, and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and his anointed one, saying,

Let's deal wisely with them before they become so many that if there's a war they'll side with our enemies and fight us, and flee the country.”

Whatever wisdom, understanding, or guidance you may have is nothing before the Lord.

Tragedy is coming to people who take such trouble to hide their plans from the Lord. They work in the dark and say to themselves, “Nobody can see us, can they? Nobody will know, will they?”

You can plan your strategy, but it will be foiled; you can say what you're intending, but it won't happen, for God is with us.”

Early in the morning all the chief priests and elders of the people consulted together and decided to have Jesus put to death.




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