1 Chronicles 27:33

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Ahithophel was the king’s adviser;Hushai the Arkite was the king’s confidant.

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 15:37 : 37 So David’s friend Hushai arrived in the city, just as Absalom was entering Jerusalem.
  • 2 Sam 15:12 : 12 While he was offering sacrifices, Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s adviser, to come from his city, Giloh. The conspiracy was gaining momentum, and the people were starting to side with Absalom.
  • 2 Sam 15:32 : 32 When David reached the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Arkite met him with his clothes torn and dirt on his head.
  • 2 Sam 16:16-17 : 16 When David’s friend Hushai the Arkite came to Absalom, Hushai said to him,“Long live the king! Long live the king!” 17 Absalom said to Hushai,“Do you call this loyalty to your friend? Why didn’t you go with your friend?”
  • 2 Sam 16:23 : 23 In those days Ahithophel’s advice was considered as valuable as a prophetic revelation. Both David and Absalom highly regarded the advice of Ahithophel.
  • 2 Sam 17:23 : 23 When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and returned to his house in his hometown. After setting his household in order, he hanged himself. So he died and was buried in the grave of his father.
  • Ps 55:13 : 13 But it is you, a man like me, my close friend in whom I confided.
  • Zech 13:7 : 7 “Awake, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is my associate,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. Strike the shepherd that the flock may be scattered; I will turn my hand against the insignificant ones.

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  • 2 Sam 17:13-16
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    82%

    13If he regroups in a city, all Israel will take up ropes to that city and drag it down to the valley, so that not a single pebble will be left there!”

    14Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said,“The advice of Hushai the Arkite sounds better than the advice of Ahithophel.” Now the LORD had decided to frustrate the sound advice of Ahithophel, so that the LORD could bring disaster on Absalom.

    15Then Hushai reported to Zadok and Abiathar the priests,“Here is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the leaders of Israel to do, and here is what I have advised.

    16Now send word quickly to David and warn him,“Don’t spend the night at the fords of the wilderness tonight. Instead, be sure you cross over, or else the king and everyone who is with him may be overwhelmed.”

  • 1 Chr 27:32
    81%

    32Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a wise adviser and scribe; Jehiel son of Hacmoni cared for the king’s sons.

  • 1 Chr 27:34
    78%

    34Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah and by Abiathar.Joab was the commanding general of the king’s army.

  • 2 Sam 15:31-37
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    77%

    31Now David had been told,“Ahithophel has sided with the conspirators who are with Absalom. So David prayed,“Make the advice of Ahithophel foolish, O LORD.

    32When David reached the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Arkite met him with his clothes torn and dirt on his head.

    33David said to him,“If you leave with me you will be a burden to me.

    34But you will be able to counter the advice of Ahithophel if you go back to the city and say to Absalom,‘I will be your servant, O king! Previously I was your father’s servant, and now I will be your servant.’

    35Zadok and Abiathar the priests will be there with you. Everything you hear in the king’s palace you must tell Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

    36Furthermore, their two sons are there with them, Zadok’s son Ahimaaz and Abiathar’s son Jonathan. You must send them to me with any information you hear.”

    37So David’s friend Hushai arrived in the city, just as Absalom was entering Jerusalem.

  • 2 Sam 17:5-9
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    76%

    5But Absalom said,“Call for Hushai the Arkite, and let’s hear what he has to say.”

    6So Hushai came to Absalom. Absalom said to him,“Here is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow his advice? If not, what would you recommend?”

    7Hushai replied to Absalom,“Ahithophel’s advice is not sound this time.”

    8Hushai went on to say,“You know your father and his men– they are soldiers and are as dangerous as a bear out in the wild that has been robbed of her cubs. Your father is an experienced soldier; he will not stay overnight with the army.

    9At this very moment he is hiding out in one of the caves or in some other similar place. If it should turn out that he attacks our troops first, whoever hears about it will say,‘Absalom’s army has been slaughtered!’

  • 2 Sam 16:23
    76%

    23In those days Ahithophel’s advice was considered as valuable as a prophetic revelation. Both David and Absalom highly regarded the advice of Ahithophel.

  • 2 Sam 16:15-21
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    76%

    15The Advice of Ahithophel Now when Absalom and all the men of Israel arrived in Jerusalem, Ahithophel was with him.

    16When David’s friend Hushai the Arkite came to Absalom, Hushai said to him,“Long live the king! Long live the king!”

    17Absalom said to Hushai,“Do you call this loyalty to your friend? Why didn’t you go with your friend?”

    18Hushai replied to Absalom,“No, I will be loyal to the one whom the LORD, these people, and all the men of Israel have chosen.

    19Moreover, whom should I serve? Should it not be his son? Just as I served your father, so I will serve you.”

    20Then Absalom said to Ahithophel,“Give us your advice. What should we do?”

    21Ahithophel replied to Absalom,“Sleep with your father’s concubines whom he left to care for the palace. All Israel will hear that you have made yourself repulsive to your father. Then your followers will be motivated to support you.”

  • 2 Sam 15:12-13
    2 verses
    73%

    12While he was offering sacrifices, Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s adviser, to come from his city, Giloh. The conspiracy was gaining momentum, and the people were starting to side with Absalom.

    13David Flees from Jerusalem Then a messenger came to David and reported,“The men of Israel are loyal to Absalom!”

  • 2 Sam 23:33-35
    3 verses
    72%

    33son of Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite,

    34Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

    35Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,

  • 2 Sam 17:23-24
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    71%

    23When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and returned to his house in his hometown. After setting his household in order, he hanged himself. So he died and was buried in the grave of his father.

    24Meanwhile David had gone to Mahanaim, while Absalom and all the men of Israel had crossed the Jordan River.

  • 2 Sam 17:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1The Death of Ahithophel Ahithophel said to Absalom,“Let me pick out twelve thousand men. Then I will go and pursue David this very night.

    2When I catch up with him he will be exhausted and worn out. I will rout him, and the entire army that is with him will flee. I will kill only the king

  • 2 Sam 17:21
    70%

    21After the men had left, Ahimaaz and Jonathan climbed out of the well. Then they left and informed King David. They advised David,“Get up and cross the stream quickly, for Ahithophel has devised a plan to catch you.”

  • 2 Sam 23:27
    68%

    27Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

  • 1 Chr 11:41
    68%

    41Uriah the Hittite,Zabad son of Achli,

  • 1 Kgs 1:7
    67%

    7He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him.

  • 1 Sam 22:14
    67%

    14Ahimelech replied to the king,“Who among all your servants is faithful like David? He is the king’s son-in-law, the leader of your bodyguard, and honored in your house!

  • 1 Sam 30:7
    67%

    7Then David said to the priest Abiathar son of Ahimelech,“Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.

  • 1 Chr 11:29
    67%

    29Sibbekai the Hushathite,Ilai the Ahohite,

  • 1 Chr 18:16-17
    2 verses
    67%

    16Zadok son of Ahitub and Abimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was scribe;

    17Benaiah son of Jehoiada supervised the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were the king’s leading officials.

  • 1 Kgs 4:5
    67%

    5Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors.Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king.

  • 2 Sam 8:17
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    17Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was scribe;

  • 1 Chr 11:32
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    32Hurai from the valleys of Gaash,Abiel the Arbathite,

  • 1 Sam 22:20
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    20But one of the sons of Ahimelech son of Ahitub escaped and fled to David. His name was Abiathar.

  • 2 Sam 18:32
    66%

    32The king asked the Cushite,“How is the young man Absalom?” The Cushite replied,“May the enemies of my lord the king and all who have plotted against you be like that young man!”

  • 2 Sam 15:27
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    27The king said to Zadok the priest,“Are you a seer? Go back to the city in peace! Your son Ahimaaz and Abiathar’s son Jonathan may go with you and Abiathar.