Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose 12,000 men, and I will set out in pursuit of David tonight.
Now the advice Ahithophel gave in those days was like someone asking about a word from God — such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice.
I will attack him while he is weak and weary, throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will scatter. I will strike down only the king
I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, Lord, make me live in safety.
because their feet run toward trouble and they hurry to commit murder.
For they can’t sleep unless they have done what is evil; they are robbed of sleep unless they make someone stumble.