2 Samuel 16:20

Modern

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me counsel. What should we do?”

Traditional

Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.

Literal

And Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give to us counsel as to what we should do.”

Latin

Dixit autem Absalom ad Achitophel: Inite consilium quid agere debeamus.

Hebrew

English

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me counsel. What should we do?”

Theme notes and profiles

Acts 4:23–28
On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them.
Matthew 27:1
When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death.
Psalm 2:2
The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:
Psalm 37:12–13
The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them,
Isaiah 8:10
Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”
Isaiah 29:15
Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”
Exodus 1:10
Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.”
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne Ahithophel: David's counselor who joined Absalom's rebellion, later committed suicide