2 Samuel 16:23

Free Bible Version

At that time Ahithophel's advice was like receiving messages from God himself. This was how both David and Absalom viewed Ahithophel's advice.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

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.

2 Samuel 15:31

David was told, “Ahithophel is one of the people conspiring with Absalom.” So David prayed, “Lord, please make Ahithophel's advice worthless.”

2 Samuel 17:1

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

2 Samuel 17:14

Absalom and all the Israelite leaders said, “Hushai the Archite's advice is better than Ahithophel's.” For the Lord had decided to block Ahithophel's good advice in order that he might bring disaster on Absalom.

2 Samuel 17:23

When Ahithophel realized that his advice had been ignored, he saddled up his donkey and left for his home in the town where he lived. He put his affairs in order and then he hanged himself. He died and was buried in his father's tomb.

Job 28:28

He said to humankind, ‘To reverence the Lord is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Job 5:12

He frustrates the plans of the cunning so that they are unsuccessful.

Psalm 19:7

The Lord's law is beneficial, renewing spiritual life. The Lord's teaching is trustworthy, making inexperienced people wise.

Psalm 28:2

Listen as I appeal for mercy, as I call for help, as I hold up my hands in prayer towards your holy Temple.

Ecclesiastes 10:1

Dead flies can make perfumed oil smell bad. Likewise a little foolishness outweighs great wisdom and honor.

Jeremiah 4:22

“My people are stupid; they don't know me. They are foolish children who just don't understand. They're experts at doing evil, but they don't know how to do good.”

Jeremiah 8:9

The wise will be shown to be foolish; they will be shocked at being caught out. Can't you see that they've rejected what the Lord says—so do they have any wisdom at all?

Numbers 27:21

When he needs instructions, he is to go before Eleazar the priest who will ask the Lord on his behalf and find out the decision using the Urim. Joshua will give orders to all the Israelites concerning everything they are to do.”

Matthew 11:25

Then Jesus prayed, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for you've hidden these things from the clever and sophisticated. Instead you've revealed them to ordinary people.

Luke 16:8

The rich man commended his dishonest manager for his cunning idea. The children of this world are more cunning towards one another than are the children of light.

Romans 1:22

Even though they claimed to be wise, they became foolish.

1 Peter 4:11

Anyone who speaks should do so as though God is speaking through them. Anyone who wants to help others should do so through the strength that God gives, so that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. May glory and power be his forever and ever. Amen.

1 Samuel 30:8

David asked the Lord, “Should I chase after these raiders? Will I catch up with them?” “Yes, chase after them,” the Lord replied, “for you will definitely catch up with them and rescue the prisoners.”