2 Samuel 17:23

New American Bible - revised edition

When Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not acted upon, he saddled his donkey and departed, going to his home in his own city. Then, having left orders concerning his household, he hanged himself. And so he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.

Cross References

Matthew 27:5

Flinging the money into the temple, he departed and went off and hanged himself.

2 Kings 20:1

In those days, when Hezekiah was mortally ill, the prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, came and said to him: “Thus says the Lord: Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you shall not recover.”

2 Samuel 15:12

Absalom also sent to Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, an invitation to come from his town, Giloh, for the sacrifices he was about to offer. So the conspiracy gained strength, and the people with Absalom increased in numbers. David Flees Jerusalem.

Psalm 5:10

For there is no sincerity in their mouth; their heart is corrupt. Their throat is an open grave; on their tongue are subtle lies.

1 Kings 16:18

When Zimri saw that the city was captured, he entered the citadel of the king’s house and burned it down over him. He died

2 Samuel 15:31

When David was told, “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom,” he said, “O Lord, turn the counsel of Ahithophel to folly!” David and Hushai.

Proverbs 19:3

Their own folly leads people astray; in their hearts they rage against the Lord.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before disaster, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Psalm 55:23

Cast your care upon the Lord, who will give you support. He will never allow the righteous to stumble.

Job 31:3

Is it not calamity for the unrighteous, and woe for evildoers?

2 Samuel 16:23

Now the counsel given by Ahithophel at that time was as though one sought the word of God. Such was all the counsel of Ahithophel both to David and to Absalom.

2 Samuel 17:22

So David and all his people moved on and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed.

Isaiah 38:1

In those days, when Hezekiah was mortally ill, the prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, came and said to him: “Thus says the Lord: Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you shall not recover.”

Psalm 109:20

May this be the reward for my accusers from the Lord, for those speaking evil against me.