2 Samuel 16:20

New English Translation

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give us your advice. What should we do?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

While he was offering sacrifices, Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s adviser, to come from his city, Giloh. The conspiracy was gaining momentum, and the people were starting to side with Absalom.

2 Samuel 16:19

Moreover, whom should I serve? Should it not be his son? Just as I served your father, so I will serve you.”

2 Samuel 16:21

Ahithophel replied to Absalom, “Have sex with your father’s concubines whom he left to care for the palace. All Israel will hear that you have made yourself repulsive to your father. Then your followers will be motivated to support you.”

Psalm 2:2

The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the Lord and his anointed king.

Exodus 1:10

Come, let’s deal wisely with them. Otherwise they will continue to multiply, and if a war breaks out, they will ally themselves with our enemies and fight against us and leave the country.”

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the Lord.

Isaiah 29:15

Those who try to hide their plans from the Lord are as good as dead, who do their work in secret and boast, “Who sees us? Who knows what we’re doing?”

Isaiah 8:10

Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted! Issue your orders, but they will not be executed! For God is with us!

Matthew 27:1

When it was early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people plotted against Jesus to execute him.