2 Samuel 17:23

God's Word

When Ahithophel saw that his advice hadn’t been followed, he saddled his donkey, left, and went home to his own city. He gave instructions to his family. Then he hanged himself, died, and was buried in his father’s tomb.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel, David’s adviser, to come from his home in Giloh. Meanwhile, the conspiracy grew stronger, and the number of people siding with Absalom kept getting larger.

2 Samuel 15:31

Then David was told, “Ahithophel is among those conspiring with Absalom.” So David prayed, “Lord, make Ahithophel’s advice foolish.”

2 Samuel 16:23

In those days both David and Absalom thought that Ahithophel’s advice was like getting an answer from God.

2 Samuel 17:22

David and all the troops with him left to cross the Jordan River. When the dawn came, everyone had crossed the Jordan River.

1 Kings 16:18

When Zimri saw that the city had been captured, he went into the stronghold in the royal palace and burned down the palace over his own head. He died

2 Kings 20:1

In those days Hezekiah became sick and was about to die. The prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, came to him and said, “This is what the Lord says: Give final instructions to your household, because you’re about to die. You won’t get well.”

Job 31:3

Aren’t there catastrophes for wicked people and disasters for those who do wrong?

Psalm 109:20

This is how the Lord rewards those who accuse me, those who say evil things against me.

Psalm 5:10

Condemn them, O God. Let their own schemes be their downfall. Throw them out for their many crimes because they have rebelled against you.

Psalm 55:23

But you, O God, will throw ⌞wicked people⌟ into the deepest pit. Bloodthirsty and deceitful people will not live out half their days. But I will trust you.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride precedes a disaster, and an arrogant attitude precedes a fall.

Proverbs 19:3

The stupidity of a person turns his life upside down, and his heart rages against the Lord.

Isaiah 38:1

In those days Hezekiah became sick and was about to die. The prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, came to him and said, “This is what the Lord says: Give final instructions to your household, because you’re about to die. You won’t get well.”

Matthew 27:5

So he threw the money into the temple, went away, and hanged himself.