The Lord Frustrates Ahithophel’s Advice

2 Samuel 17:1-29

Key Verse 14

Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Arkite is better than that of Ahithophel.” For the Lord had determined to frustrate the good advice of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom.

 

 

 

Read verses 1-4. What plan does Ahithophel suggest for Absalom to follow? (1-3) How do Absalom and the elders of Israel feel about this plan? (4)

 

 

 

Read verses 5-14. What does Absalom want to do before following Ahithophel’s plan? (5-6) What is Hushai's plan? (7-13)  Why does he suggest this course of action? (15:34)  How do Absalom and the rest respond to Hushai’s plan? (14a)  Why do they respond this way? (14b, 15:31)

 

 

 

Read verses 15-23. What does Hushai say to Zasok and Abiathar? (15-16) How do Jonathan and Ahimaaz escape from Absalom's men? (17-20)  What happens when they reach David? (21-22) What does Ahithophel do when he sees that his advice has not been followed? (23) 

 

 

 

 

Read verses 24-29. Where does David go? (24) Who does Absalom appoint over the army? (24-25) Where do Absalom and the Israelite army camp? (26) How are David and his men helped? (27-29)