2 Samuel 17:7

New American Standard Bible 2020

So Hushai said to Absalom, “This time the advice that Ahithophel has given is not good.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

Now someone informed David, saying, “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” And David said, “Lord, please make the advice of Ahithophel foolish.”

2 Samuel 15:34

But if you return to the city and say to Absalom, ‘I will be your servant, O king; even as I was your father’s servant in time past, so now I will also be your servant,’ then you can foil the advice of Ahithophel for me.

2 Samuel 16:21

Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Have relations with your father’s concubines, whom he has left behind to take care of the house; then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself repulsive to your father. The hands of all who are with you will also be strengthened.”

2 Samuel 17:6

When Hushai had come to Absalom, Absalom said to him, “Ahithophel has proposed this plan. Should we carry out his plan? If not, say so yourself.”

Proverbs 31:8

Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak, For the rights of all the unfortunate.