Chapter 17:
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2 Samuel 17
Concise Complete
Ahithophel's counsel overthrown. (1-21) He hangs
himself, Absalom pursues David. (22-29)
Verses 1-21
Here was a wonderful effect of Divine Providence blinding Absalom's mind and
influencing his heart, that he could not rest in Ahithophel's counsel, and that
he should desire Hushai's advice. But there is no contending with that God who
can arm a man against himself, and destroy him by his own mistakes and passions.
Ahithophel's former counsel was followed, for God intended to correct David; but
his latter counsel was not followed, for God meant not to destroy him. He can
overrule all counsels. Whatever wisdom or help any man employs or affords, the
success is from God alone, who will not let his people perish.
Verses 22-29
Ahithophel hanged himself for vexation that his counsel was not followed. That
will break a proud man's heart which will not break a humble man's sleep. He
thought himself in danger, concluding, that, because his counsel was not
followed, Absalom's cause would fail; and to prevent a possible public
execution, he does justice upon himself. Thus the breath is stopped, and the
head laid low, from which nothing could be expected but mischief. Absalom chased
his father. But observe how God sometimes makes up to his people that comfort
from strangers, which they are disappointed of in their own families. Our King
needs not our help; but he assures us, that what we do for the least of his
brethren, who are sick, poor, and destitute, shall be accepted and recompensed
as if done to himself.
Chapter 17:
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