2 Samuel 16:20

Good News Translation

Then Absalom turned to Ahithophel and said, “Now that we are here, what do you advise us to do?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

And while he was offering sacrifices, Absalom also sent to the town of Gilo for Ahithophel, who was one of King David's advisers. The plot against the king gained strength, and Absalom's followers grew in number.

2 Samuel 16:19

After all, whom should I serve, if not my master's son? As I served your father, so now I will serve you.”

2 Samuel 16:21

Ahithophel answered, “Go and have intercourse with your father's concubines whom he left behind to take care of the palace. Then everyone in Israel will know that your father regards you as his enemy, and your followers will be greatly encouraged.”

Psalm 2:2

Their kings revolt, their rulers plot together against the Lord and against the king he chose.

Exodus 1:10

In case of war they might join our enemies in order to fight against us, and might escape from the country. We must find some way to keep them from becoming even more numerous.”

Proverbs 21:30

Human wisdom, brilliance, insight—they are of no help if the Lord is against you.

Isaiah 29:15

Those who try to hide their plans from the Lord are doomed! They carry out their schemes in secret and think no one will see them or know what they are doing.

Isaiah 8:10

Make your plans! But they will never succeed. Talk all you want to! But it is all useless, because God is with us.

Matthew 27:1

Early in the morning all the chief priests and the elders made their plans against Jesus to put him to death.