October 13, 2021
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Reading along with us in 2 Samuel? Here’s today’s reading:
2 Samuel 17 (NIV)
1 Ahithophel said to Absalom, “I would choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. 2 I would attack him while he is weary and weak. I would strike him with terror, and then all the people with him will flee. I would strike down only the king 3 and bring all the people back to you. The death of the man you seek will mean the return of all; all the people will be unharmed.” 4 This plan seemed good to Absalom and to all the elders of Israel...........Continue Reading
David’s decision to send Hushai back to Absalom proved to be a design of God for sure! God’s hand was carefully directing so many people to provide safety for David and his men.
Ahithophel commits suicide in order to protect himself against being caught in his own deception against David. Must have been hard for him to see despite his best attempts God was in control of all of these situations and no matter what he tried to do God was protecting David.
2 Samuel 17
Further reenforcement is found here that God answered David’s prayer to frustrate Ahithophel’s counsel. Hushai’s advice gave David more time to adjust and plan so it proved good to have a man on the inside. I couldn’t help but think that the intrigue found in this chapter would be fitting for a movie. But the saddest part is Ahithophel’s reaction to his counsel being rejected. It is so important to remember that regardless of how dark or depressing life and circumstances seem to be, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel in God’s economy. There is always hope for tomorrow…..because we know that the sun will come out and the Son will be there in us and for us!!
Amen
I guess this explains my question in chapter 16.
“So Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Archite is better than the advice of Ahithophel.” For the Lord had purposed to defeat the good advice of Ahithophel, to the intent that the Lord might bring disaster on Absalom.”