2 Samuel 17:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 17:15 — by Collins Asein
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2 Samuel 17:15 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 17:15 — KJV
“Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled.”
— 2 Samuel 17:15 (KJV)
2 Samuel 17:15 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 17:15
“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 17:15: hushai, ahithophel, counsel
“And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, even to his house.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:15: zadok, abiathar, priests
“But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father's servant hitherto, so will I now also be thy servant: then mayest thou for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:15: then, ahithophel, counsel
“Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:15: then, ahithophel, counsel
“And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father's concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred of thy father: then shall the hands of all that are with thee be strong.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 17:15: then, ahithophel, absalom
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