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2 Samuel 17:1

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

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

I'll attack him while he is tired and weak. I'll catch him by surprise and all his men will run away. I'll only kill the king

I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.

For they rush to do evil; they hurry to commit violence and murder.

Evil people won't rest until they've done something wrong; they can't sleep unless they've tripped someone up.