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2020
Feb 26
2 Samuel 17:23
When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his house in order and then hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father's tomb.
Peter B. from Buchanan, MI said:
Knowing that the advice of Ahithophel had failed, and that Absalom chances of victory were slim, he was defeated. And before Ahithophel could be branded/executed as a a traitor he hung himself, as a foreshadowing of Judas who will betray Jesus and take his own life by hanging. As we saw in this chapter there were many faithful servants who risked their lives for king David.
2013
Sep 14
2 Samuel 17:23
When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his house in order and then hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father's tomb.
Ron C. from Temple, TX said:
Like Judas, Ahithophel hung himself when his plan did not succeed.
2013
Sep 14
2 Samuel 17:23
When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his house in order and then hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father's tomb.
Donna N. from Orlando, FL said:
Ahithophel's advice was referred to in 2 Sa 16:23 as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God: to both David and Absalom. This is probably the 1st time anyone ever rejected his advice. He figured his ministry, thus his life was over. I see an old testament picture of Judas. He deceived his master and now he realizes that bcuz he was out of a job with Absalom, he certainly couldn't go back with David. Certainly, he figured, David would never forgive him and would probably have him killed anyway. So he just decided to trust in his own understanding and take care of the matter himself.
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