2 Samuel 17:1

New Century Version

Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and chase David tonight.

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because they cannot sleep until they do evil. They cannot rest until they harm someone.

I go to bed and sleep in peace, because, Lord, only you keep me safe.

They are eager to do evil and are quick to kill.

At that time people thought Ahithophel’s advice was as reliable as God’s own word. Both David and Absalom thought it was that reliable.

I’ll catch him while he is tired and weak, and I’ll frighten him so all his people will run away. But I’ll kill only King David.