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2 Samuel 17:1

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 17:1

Verse 1 of 29

Scripture focus

Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:

2 Samuel 17:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 17:1

Theological / Devotional

Twelve thousand men. Having made certain that the conspiracy would be carried to the bitter end, Ahithophel urged the necessity of taking immediate measures against David. To this end he counseled the selection of 12,000 picked men to make an instant attack. The size of the force suggested was not large, but he felt certain that David at this time would be in no condition to resist a sudden onset.

This night. Apparently the night of the day on which Absalom arrived at Jerusalem.

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