World English Bible
2 Samuel 16:20
“Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give your counsel what we shall do.”
Verse in context — 2 Samuel 16
Hushai said to Absalom, "No; but whoever Yahweh, and this people, and all the men of Israel have chosen, his will I be, and with him I will stay.
Again, whom should I serve? Shouldn't I serve in the presence of his son? As I have served in your father's presence, so will I be in your presence.
Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give your counsel what we shall do.
Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Go in to your father's concubines, that he has left to keep the house. Then all Israel will hear that you are abhorred by your father. Then the hands of all who are with you will be strong.
So they spread Absalom a tent on the top of the house; and Absalom went in to his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel.
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David’s reign as king, his triumphs and failures, and God’s covenant with him.
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