Also Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor from his town Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. So the conspiracy gained momentum for the people following Absalom continued to increase.
1 Chronicles 27:33 - Tree of Life Version Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Arkite was the king’s friend. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 and Ahithophel was the king's counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Ahithophel was the king's counselor; Hushai the Archite was the king's companion and friend. American Standard Version (1901) and Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend: Common English Bible Ahithophel was the king’s counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king’s political advisor. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Ahithophel was the counselor of the king; and Hushai, the Archite, was the king's friend. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Achitophel was the king's counsellor: and Chusai the Arachite, the king's friend. |
Also Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor from his town Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. So the conspiracy gained momentum for the people following Absalom continued to increase.
Then David went on until he reached the summit—where God was worshiped—and behold, Hushai the Archite met him with his coat rent and dust on his head.
So David’s friend Hushai reached the city just as Absalom was entering Jerusalem.
Now in those days the counsel that Ahithophel gave was like inquiring for the word of God—so was all of Ahithophel’s counsel both with David and with Absalom.
Now when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his donkey, arose, went to his home in his hometown set his house in order, and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.
Azariah son of Nathan, in charge of the officers; Zabud son of Nathan the kohen, the king’s personal attendant;
Also Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, learned man and scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni tutored the king’s sons.
For if it were an enemy taunting me, I could endure it. If my foe was exalting himself over me, I could hide from him.
Awake, O sword, against My shepherd, against the man who is My companion! It is a declaration of Adonai-Tzva’ot. Strike the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered! I will turn My hand against the little ones.