2 Samuel 17:23

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

When Ahithophel saw that the Israelites did not do what he suggested, he saddled his donkey and went back to his hometown. He made plans for his family and then hanged himself. They buried him in his father’s tomb.

Cross References

Matthew 27:5

So Judas threw the money into the Temple. Then he went out from there and hanged himself.

2 Kings 20:1

At that time Hezekiah became sick and almost died. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to see him and told him, “The Lord says, ‘You will die soon, so you should tell your family what they should do when you die. You will not get well.’”

2 Samuel 15:12

Ahithophel was one of David’s advisors. He was from the town of Giloh. While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he invited Ahithophel to join. Absalom’s plans were working very well and more and more people began to support him.

Psalm 5:10

Punish them, God! Let them be caught in their own traps. They have turned against you, so punish them for their many crimes.

1 Kings 16:18

When Zimri saw the city had been captured, he ran to the palace fortress, but the soldiers burned it down with him still in it.

2 Samuel 15:31

Someone told David, “Ahithophel is one who joined in Absalom’s plot against you.” Then David prayed, “Lord, I ask you to make Ahithophel give only foolish advice.”

Proverbs 19:3

People ruin their lives with the foolish things they do, and then they blame the Lord for it.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride is the first step toward destruction. Proud thoughts will lead you to defeat.

Psalm 55:23

But, God, you will send those liars and murderers to the grave. They will die before their life is half finished! As for me, I will put my trust in you.

Job 31:3

He sends trouble to the wicked and disaster to those who do wrong.

2 Samuel 16:23

So in those days Ahithophel’s advice was very important. Both David and Absalom accepted his advice as though it were the word of God.

2 Samuel 17:22

So David and his people crossed over the Jordan River. By sunrise, all of David’s people had crossed the Jordan River. No one was left behind.

Isaiah 38:1

At that time Hezekiah became sick and almost died. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to see him and told him, “The Lord told me to tell you this: ‘You will die soon. So you should tell your family what they should do when you die. You will not get well.’”

Psalm 109:20

My enemies said these evil things against me. But may those curses be the way the Lord punishes them.