2 Samuel 17

2 Samuel 17:1-29

Contents: Conflicting counsel of Ahitophel and Hushai.

Characters: God, David, Absalom, Ahitophel, Hushai, Shobi, Machir, Barzillai, Ahimaaz, Jonathan, Amasa, Joab.

Conclusion: It is to the comfort of all who fear God that He has an overruling hand in all counsels and a negative voice in all resolves, and laughs at men’s projects against His annointed ones.

Key Word: Counsel, 2 Samuel 17:15.

Strong Verses: 2 Samuel 17:27; 2 Samuel 17:28; 2 Samuel 17:29.

Striking Facts: Absalom is a type of the false Messiah, who will gather an army against Christ the Greater David (Revelation 19:19), meeting his defeat in the brightness of Christ’s coming.