2 Samuel 16

2 Samuel 16:10

So let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, curse David.

The Lord hath, for my trial and affliction, thought good to make use of this man’s tongue, to revile and curse me; which, though it be a sin, in this wicked man, yet it is most wisely and justly ordered of God, for my humiliation, and exercise of my patience.

2 Samuel 16:12

It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.

It may be, that the Lord will have pity upon my sorrow and aggravated affliction; and will graciously reward my patient suffering with a blessing, instead of those curses which are thrown at me this day.

2 Samuel 16:23

Was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God.

The counsel of Ahitophel was held so wise, so certain, so successful, as if it had come from the very oracle of God.