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2 Samuel 17:23 · KJV

"And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father."

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Passage Context

21And it came to pass, after they were departed, that they came up out of the well, and went and told king David, and said unto David, Arise, and pass quickly over the water: for thus hath Ahithophel counselled against you.
22Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and they passed over Jordan: by the morning light there lacked not one of them that was not gone over Jordan.
23And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.
24Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.
25And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you cope with feelings of rejection?

2

What does it mean for you to find hope after failure?

3

When have you faced a situation that felt hopeless?

Life Application

mental health

Recognize the importance of seeking help during times of despair.

faith

Trust in God's plan even when things seem bleak.

People in This Verse

AhithophelOT

A highly regarded counselor to King David, whose advice was sought after. His downfall came when his counsel was rejected during Absalom's rebellion.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 15:12

Places in This Verse

his city

Ahithophel returned to his home city after his counsel was disregarded, signifying his withdrawal from the political arena.

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