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2 Samuel 17:14 The Defection of Absalom

14 Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Arkite is better than that of Ahithophel.” For the Lord had determined to frustrate the good advice of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom.

Cross References for 2 Samuel 17:14

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