2 Samuel 17: Hushai Defeats Ahithophel’s Counsel

Ahithophel urges Absalom to strike David at once, but Hushai persuades him to wait and gather all Israel, because the LORD had determined to defeat Ahithophel’s good advice. Two messengers hide in a well and warn David, who crosses the Jordan. Ahithophel takes his own life, and friends supply David at Mahanaim.

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What was the heart of Ahithophel’s plan for defeating David (2 Samuel 17:1-3)?

Pursue at once while David was tired and kill only the kingWait until all Israel could be gathered into one great armyOffer David a truce and then seize him at the meetingBesiege David in a walled city until he gave himself up