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2 Samuel 17:1-3 The Defection of Absalom

1 Ahithophel said to Absalom, “I would choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David.

2 I would attack him while he is weary and weak. I would strike him with terror, and then all the people with him will flee. I would strike down only the king

3 and bring all the people back to you. The death of the man you seek will mean the return of all; all the people will be unharmed.”

Cross References for 2 Samuel 17:1-3

Proverbs 4:16 - For they cannot sleep till they do evil; they are robbed of slumber till they make someone fall. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:16

Proverbs 1:16 - for their feet rush into sin, they are swift to shed blood. Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:16

Psalms 4:8 - I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Click to read the verse Psalms 4:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 4:8

2 Samuel 15:28 - I will wait at the fords in the desert until word comes from you to inform me.” Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:28 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:28

Psalms 3:3-5 - But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. Click to read the verse Psalms 3:3-5 Click to read the verse Psalms 3:3-5

Psalms 109:2-4 - for wicked and deceitful men have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me w... Click to read the verse Psalms 109:2-4 Click to read the verse Psalms 109:2-4

Isaiah 59:7-8 - Their feet rush into sin; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are evil though... Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:7-8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:7-8

Psalms 109:2 - for wicked and deceitful men have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me w... Click to read the verse Psalms 109:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 109:2