Verse 23

Now the advice Ahithophel gave in those days was like someone inquiring of God. Such was all of Ahithophel’s advice to both David and Absalom.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Rådet som Akhitofel ga i de dager var som om man hadde spurt et ord fra Gud. Slik var alt Akhitofels råd, både for David og for Absalom.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Og Akitofels råd, som han ga på de dagene, var som om en mann hadde rådført seg med Guds ord. Slik var alle Akitofels råd både for David og for Absalom.

• Norsk King James

  Og rådene til Ahithophel, som han ga i de dager, var som om en mann hadde spurt ved Guds orakel: slik var alle rådene til Ahithophel både med David og med Absalom.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Akitofels råd i de dager var som om man spurte Gud til råds; slik var all Akitofels råd for både David og Absalom.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Rådene som Akitofel ga på den tiden, ble ansett som om en hadde spurt Gud selv om råd. Slik var alle Akitofels råd både for David og for Absalom.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Og rådet fra Akitofel, som han ga i de dager, var som om en mann hadde spurt ved Guds orakel. Slik var alle Akitofels råd både hos David og hos Absalom.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Ahithophels råd den dagen var som om en mann hadde spurt Guds orakel – slik var all hans visdom, både hos David og hos Absalom.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Og rådet fra Akitofel, som han ga i de dager, var som om en mann hadde spurt ved Guds orakel. Slik var alle Akitofels råd både hos David og hos Absalom.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  På den tiden var det slik at Ahitofels råd ble betraktet som om en hadde spurt om Guds ord. Slik var alle Ahitofels råd både for David og for Absalom.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Da Akhitofel ga råd i de dager, var det som om en mann spurte Guds ord. Slik var hvert råd av Akhitofel både for David og for Absalom.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Men Achitophels Raad, som han gav i de Dage, var ligesom man havde adspurgt Gud om en Ting; saa var alt Achitophels Raad baade for David og for Absalom.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  De rådene Ahitofel ga på den tiden, var som om en mann søkte råd hos Guds orakel. Slik var alle råd Ahitofel ga, både for David og for Absalom.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counseled in those days, was as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Rådene Ahitofel ga i de dager, var som om noen hadde spurt Guds orakel. Slik var alle Ahitofels råd, både for David og for Absalom.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Rådet som Akitofel gav i de dager, var som om noen hadde spurt Guds ord; så var alt Akitofels råd, både for David og for Absalom.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Ahitofels råd, som han ga i de dager, var som om en hadde spurt Guds ord. Slik var alle Ahitofels råd både for David og Absalom.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  I de dager ble Ahitofels råd likestilt med å få veiledning fra Gud; slik var de verdsatt både av David og av Absalom.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  At that tyme whan Achitophel gaue a councell, that was euen as yf a man axed councell at God: So were all the councels of Achitophel both with Dauid and with Absalom.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And the counsell of Ahithophel which he counseled in those dayes, was like as one had asked counsell at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with Dauid and with Absalom.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And the counsel of Ahithophel whiche he counseled in those dayes, was as a man had asked counsel at the oracle of God: euen so was all the counsel of Ahithophel, both with Dauid and with Absalom.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, [was] as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so [was] all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  The counsel of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if a man inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And the counsel of Ahithophel which he counselled in those days `is' as `when' one inquireth at the word of God; so `is' all the counsel of Ahithophel both to David and to Absalom.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if a man inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  In those days the opinions of Ahithophel were valued as highly as if through him a man might get direction from God; so were they valued by David as much as by Absalom.

• World English Bible (2000)

  The counsel of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if a man inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  In those days Ahithophel’s advice was considered as valuable as a prophetic revelation. Both David and Absalom highly regarded the advice of Ahithophel.

Referenced Verses

• 2 Sam 15:12 : 12 While he was offering the sacrifices, Absalom also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his hometown of Giloh. And the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.
• 2 Sam 17:14 : 14 Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, 'The advice of Hushai the Archite is better than that of Ahithophel.' For the LORD had ordained to thwart the good advice of Ahithophel, so that the LORD might bring disaster upon Absalom.
• 2 Sam 17:23 : 23 When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey, set out for his house in his hometown, set his house in order, and then hanged himself. He died and was buried in his father's tomb.
• Job 5:12 : 12 He frustrates the plans of the crafty so that their hands achieve no success.
• Job 28:28 : 28 And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'
• Ps 19:7 : 7 It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat.
• Ps 28:2 : 2 Hear the voice of my supplications when I cry out to you, when I lift up my hands toward your holy sanctuary.
• Eccl 10:1 : 1 Dead flies can make the perfumer's oil stink and ferment; a small act of folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
• Jer 4:22 : 22 For my people are foolish; they do not know me. They are senseless children and have no understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they do not know how to do good.
• Jer 8:9 : 9 The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the word of the LORD, what wisdom do they really have?
• Matt 11:25 : 25 At that time Jesus said, 'I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.'
• Luke 16:8 : 8 The master praised the dishonest manager for acting shrewdly, because the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light.
• Rom 1:22 : 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools.
• 1 Cor 3:19-20 : 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written, 'He catches the wise in their craftiness.' 20 And again, 'The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.'
• Jas 3:13-18 : 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works by his good conduct with the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not boast and deny the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above but is earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. 16 For where there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
• 1 Pet 4:11 : 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and power forever and ever. Amen.
• Num 27:21 : 21 He is to stand before Eleazar the priest, who will inquire for him by the decision of the Urim before the LORD. At his command they will go out, and at his command they will come in, both he and all the Israelites with him, the entire assembly.
• 1 Sam 30:8 : 8 David inquired of the Lord, saying, "Should I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?" The Lord answered, "Pursue them, for you will certainly overtake them and rescue the captives."