“Then Hushai said to Tzadok and Evyatar the cohanim, ‘Achitofel gave such-and-such advice to Avshalom and the leaders of Isra’el, but I advised so and so. Now therefore send quickly and tell David, ‘Don’t stay tonight in the desert plains; but, whatever it takes, move on from there! Otherwise, the king and all the people […]

“Rather, I advise that you summon all Israel to come to you, from Dan to Be’er-Sheva, numbering as many as sand grains on the seashore; and then you go to battle, yourself.”-2 Samuel 17:11 So Hushai has successfully persuaded Absalom that Achitofel’s plan to hunt down and kill David is full of crap. He argues […]

“Hushai said to Avshalom, ‘The advice Achitofel has given this time is not good.’” -2 Samuel 17:7 Yesterday, I ended my post with the following quiz question: Why would Absalom question Achitofel’s brilliant advice? Achitofel was revered for his infallible cunning in matters of war. Well, here’s your answer. And it all has to do […]

Today, we begin 2nd Samuel Chapter 17. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click HERE. For the King James Version, click HERE. The decisive moment had arrived. Achitophel tells Absalom that David must be eliminated immediately, or a civil war will erupt. The idea behind the decision to handpick 12,000 soldiers was to choose 1,000 men […]

“Avshalom said to Achitofel, ‘Give your advice as to what we should do.’  Achitofel answered Avshalom, ‘Go in, and sleep with your father’s concubines, the ones he left to take care of the palace. All Israel will hear that your father utterly despises you, and this will strengthen the position of all those who are […]