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1 | Why did Ahithophel offer wicked counsel? | 2 Sam 16:21 | trumpet_player | 71226 | ||
I can't help wondering, why would Ahithophel offer Absolom this counsel? Matthew Henry's commentary notes that it may have been because Bathsheba was Ahithophel's granddaughter, and so he may have wanted to avenge himself on David for David's treatment of Bathsheba, in fulfillment of Nathan's prophecy (2 Sam 12:11-12.) This raises two questions in my mind. 1.) Was this counsel of Ahithophel's actually a sound policy for Absolom to pursue, in view of the fact that he wanted to take the kingdom, despite the fact that it violated the jewish law stated in Leviticus 20:11? 2.) Is it fair to see this as a wicked consequence of David's lust, as lust spread like a cancer, and ultimately resulted in the destruction of Israel and the carrying off of the entire nation into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon? | ||||||
2 | Why did Ahithophel offer wicked counsel? | 2 Sam 16:21 | EdB | 71262 | ||
trumpet_player Ahithopphel was Bathseba's grandfather 2 Sam 23:34 shows he was the father of Eliam and Eliam is identified as Bathsheba's father in 2 Sam 11:3. His advice was based on revenge and the mid eastern custom that the possession of the harem came with the throne. Therefore he would shame David and lay claim to the throne. This would also fulfill the Nathan's prophecy. Ahithophel also advised immediate pursuit and the killing of David thus cementing the claim to the throne. Absalom wanted the kingdom, Ahithophel wanted revenge for the shame brought to his family. EdB |
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3 | Why did Ahithophel offer wicked counsel? | 2 Sam 16:21 | Lionstrong | 71268 | ||
Is the motive of revenge a guess on your part or can you prove this motive from Scripture? Revenge might be a motive, but what clearly proves that it was? Does the Scripture really give us Ahithophel's motive? Peace, |
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4 | Why did Ahithophel offer wicked counsel? | 2 Sam 16:21 | EdB | 71269 | ||
Lionstrong Nothing in scripture confirms revenge. But logic points us in the that direction. His advice is putting David into harms way. The act itself is to bring open shame to the house of David I think that shows motive. Is there something I'm missing? EdB |
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5 | Why did Ahithophel offer wicked counsel? | 2 Sam 16:21 | Lionstrong | 71271 | ||
"Nothing in scripture confirms revenge." "Is there something I'm missing?" Yes, Ahithophel's motive of revenge is not confirmed in Scripture. Your answer should have been careful to reflected that. Peace, |
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6 | Why did Ahithophel offer wicked counsel? | 2 Sam 16:21 | EdB | 71275 | ||
lionstrong okay EdB |
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