Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give us your advice. What should we do?” New Living Translation Then Absalom turned to Ahithophel and asked him, “What should I do next?” English Standard Version Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give your counsel. What shall we do?” Berean Standard Bible Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me counsel. What should we do?” King James Bible Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do. New King James Version Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give advice as to what we should do.” New American Standard Bible Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give your advice. What should we do?” NASB 1995 Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give your advice. What shall we do?” NASB 1977 Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give your advice. What shall we do?” Legacy Standard Bible Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give your advice. What shall we do?” Amplified Bible Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me your advice. What should we do?” Christian Standard Bible Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me your advice. What should we do? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me your advice. What should we do?” American Standard Version Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give your counsel what we shall do. Contemporary English Version Absalom turned to Ahithophel and said, "Give us your advice! What should we do?" English Revised Version Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give your counsel what we shall do. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Absalom asked Ahithophel, "What's your advice? What should we do?" Good News Translation Then Absalom turned to Ahithophel and said, "Now that we are here, what do you advise us to do?" International Standard Version So Absalom asked Ahithophel, "What's your advice? What should we do?" Majority Standard Bible Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, ?Give me counsel. What should we do?? NET Bible Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give us your advice. What should we do?" New Heart English Bible Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give your counsel. What should we do?" Webster's Bible Translation Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do. World English Bible Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give your counsel what we shall do.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Absalom says to Ahithophel, “Give counsel for yourself [for] what we do.” Young's Literal Translation And Absalom saith unto Ahithophel, 'Give for you counsel what we do.' Smith's Literal Translation And Absalom will say to Ahithophel, Bring counsel to yourselves what we shall do. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Absalom said to Achitophel: Consult what we are to do. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Present a counsel as to what we ought to do.” New American Bible Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Offer your counsel on what we should do.” New Revised Standard Version Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give us your counsel; what shall we do?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Absalom said to Ahithophel, Give me counsel, as to what we shall do. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Abishlum said to Akhithuphel: “Counsel me. What shall I do?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then said Absalom to Ahithophel: 'Give your counsel what we shall do.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abessalom said to Achitophel, Deliberate among yourselves concerning what we should do. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Counsel of Ahithophel and Hushai…19Furthermore, whom should I serve if not the son? As I served in your father’s presence, so also I will serve in yours.” 20Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me counsel. What should we do?” 21Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to keep the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.”… Cross References 2 Samuel 15:12 While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. 2 Samuel 17:1-4 Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. / I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king / and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” ... 1 Kings 12:6-11 Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. ... 1 Kings 22:6-8 So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” / But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?” / The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied. 1 Chronicles 27:33 Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. Proverbs 12:5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. Proverbs 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. Proverbs 20:18 Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance. Isaiah 19:11-14 The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? / Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. / The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray. ... Jeremiah 23:16-22 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. / They keep saying to those who despise Me, ‘The LORD says that you will have peace,’ and to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his own heart, ‘No harm will come to you.’ / But which of them has stood in the council of the LORD to see and hear His word? Who has given heed to His word and obeyed it? ... Matthew 26:3-4 At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, / and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. Matthew 27:1 When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death. Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him. Luke 22:2-6 and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people. / Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. ... John 11:47-53 Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ... Treasury of Scripture Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do. Give counsel Exodus 1:10 Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they join also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and so get them up out of the land. Psalm 2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, Psalm 37:12,13 The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth… Jump to Previous Absalom Ab'salom Advice Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Counsel OpinionJump to Next Absalom Ab'salom Advice Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Counsel Opinion2 Samuel 16 1. Ziba, by presents and false suggestions, obtains his master's inheritance5. At Bahurim, Shimei curses David 9. David with patience abstains, and restrains others, from revenge 15. Hushai insinuates himself into Absalom's counsel 20. Ahithophel's counsel Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, Absalom, the third son of King David, is in the midst of a rebellion against his father. His request for counsel from Ahithophel, David's former advisor, highlights the political intrigue and betrayal within David's court. Ahithophel was known for his wisdom and his counsel was highly regarded, akin to seeking divine guidance (2 Samuel 16:23). This moment underscores the tension and division within the kingdom of Israel, as Absalom seeks to consolidate his power. “Give me counsel. What should we do?” Persons / Places / Events 1. AbsalomThe third son of King David, known for his handsome appearance and charismatic personality. He led a rebellion against his father, King David, seeking to usurp the throne of Israel. 2. Ahithophel A highly esteemed counselor of King David, known for his wisdom. He defected to Absalom's side during the rebellion, offering strategic advice to help Absalom secure his claim to the throne. 3. David The reigning king of Israel at the time, chosen by God and anointed by the prophet Samuel. He was forced to flee Jerusalem due to Absalom's rebellion. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel and the political and spiritual center of the nation. It was the location of King David's palace and the site of Absalom's rebellion. 5. Rebellion The event in which Absalom sought to overthrow his father, King David, and take control of the kingdom of Israel. This rebellion was marked by political intrigue and familial betrayal. Teaching Points The Danger of Ungodly CounselSeeking advice from those who do not follow God's ways can lead to destructive decisions. Absalom's choice to consult Ahithophel, who was not aligned with God's will, ultimately contributed to his downfall. The Consequences of Rebellion Absalom's rebellion against his father is a cautionary tale about the consequences of pride and ambition. It serves as a reminder that rebellion against God's anointed leaders can lead to personal and communal disaster. The Importance of Loyalty and Faithfulness Ahithophel's betrayal of David underscores the value of loyalty and the pain of betrayal. As Christians, we are called to be faithful to God and to those He has placed in authority over us. God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs Despite Absalom's rebellion and Ahithophel's counsel, God's sovereign plan for David's kingship prevailed. This teaches us to trust in God's ultimate control over our lives and circumstances.Verse 20. - Give counsel among you; Hebrew, for you; but we have no way in English of expressing the force of this phrase. In Greek it is called the ethic dative, and is supposed to give character to the address, and indicate that those to whom the words are spoken have also an interest in the matter. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Absalomאַבְשָׁל֖וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 53: Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites said וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Ahithophel, אֲחִיתֹ֑פֶל (’ă·ḥî·ṯō·p̄el) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 302: Ahithophel -- an adviser of David “Give me הָב֥וּ (hā·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3051: To give, to put, imperatively, come counsel. עֵצָ֖ה (‘ê·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence What מַֽה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what should we do?” נַּעֲשֶֽׂה׃ (na·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 6213: To do, make Links 2 Samuel 16:20 NIV2 Samuel 16:20 NLT 2 Samuel 16:20 ESV 2 Samuel 16:20 NASB 2 Samuel 16:20 KJV 2 Samuel 16:20 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 16:20 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 16:20 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 16:20 French Bible 2 Samuel 16:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 16:20 Then said Absalom to Ahithophel Give your (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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