2 Samuel 17:7

New English Translation

Hushai replied to Absalom, “Ahithophel’s advice is not sound this time.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

Now David had been told, “Ahithophel has sided with the conspirators who are with Absalom. So David prayed, “Make the advice of Ahithophel foolish, O Lord!”

2 Samuel 15:34

But you will be able to counter the advice of Ahithophel if you go back to the city and say to Absalom, ‘I will be your servant, O king! Previously I was your father’s servant, and now I will be your servant.’

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.”

2 Samuel 17:6

So Hushai came to Absalom. Absalom said to him, “Here is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow his advice? If not, what would you recommend?”

Proverbs 31:8

Open your mouth on behalf of those unable to speak, for the legal rights of all the dying.