2 Samuel 17:23

New Century Version

When Ahithophel saw that the Israelites did not accept his advice, he saddled his donkey and went to his hometown. He left orders for his family and property, and then he hanged himself. He died and was buried in his father’s tomb.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel, one of the people who advised David, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So Absalom’s plans were working very well. More and more people began to support him.

2 Samuel 15:31

Someone told David, “Ahithophel is one of the people with Absalom who made secret plans against you.” So David prayed, “Lord, please make Ahithophel’s advice foolish.”

2 Samuel 16:23

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.

2 Samuel 17:22

So David and all his people crossed the Jordan River. By dawn, everyone had crossed the Jordan.

1 Kings 16:18

When Zimri saw that the city had been captured, he went into the palace and set it on fire, burning the palace and himself with it.

2 Kings 20:1

At that time Hezekiah became so sick he almost died. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to see him and told him, “This is what the Lord says: Make arrangements because you are not going to live, but die.”

Job 31:3

It is ruin for evil people and disaster for those who do wrong.

Psalm 109:20

May the Lord do these things to those who accuse me, to those who speak evil against me.

Psalm 5:10

God, declare them guilty! Let them fall into their own traps. Send them away because their sins are many; they have turned against you.

Psalm 55:23

But, God, you will bring down the wicked to the grave. Murderers and liars will live only half a lifetime. But I will trust in you.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride leads to destruction; a proud attitude brings ruin.

Proverbs 19:3

People’s own foolishness ruins their lives, but in their minds they blame the Lord.

Isaiah 38:1

At that time Hezekiah became very sick; he was almost dead. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to see him and told him, “This is what the Lord says: Make arrangements, because you are not going to live, but die.”

Matthew 27:5

So Judas threw the money into the Temple. Then he went off and hanged himself.