2 Samuel 16:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 16:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 16:23 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 16:23 — KJV
“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. oracle: Heb. word”
— 2 Samuel 16:23 (KJV)
2 Samuel 16:23 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 16:23
“And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given is not good at this time. given: Heb. counselled”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:23: counsel, ahithophel, counselled
“And they said, The God of the Hebrews hath met with us: let us go, we pray thee, three days' journey into the desert, and sacrifice unto the LORD our God; lest he fall upon us with pestilence, or with the sword.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:23: days, god, heb
“And the children of Israel enquired of the LORD, (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:23: those, days, enquired
“And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son in law: and the days were not expired. expired: Heb. fulfilled”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:23: days, david, heb
“And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased. ceased: Heb. rested”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:23: those, david, heb
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