2 Samuel 16:23

16:23 In those days Ahithophel’s advice was considered as valuable as a prophetic revelation. ¹  Both David and Absalom highly regarded the advice of Ahithophel. ² 

2 Samuel 17:15

17:15 Then Hushai reported to Zadok and Abiathar the priests, “Here is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the leaders ³  of Israel to do, and here is what I have advised.

2 Samuel 17:21

17:21 After the men had left, Ahimaaz and Jonathan ⁴  climbed out of the well. Then they left and informed King David. They advised David, “Get up and cross the stream ⁵  quickly, for Ahithophel has devised a plan to catch you.” ⁶ 

[16:23]  ¹ tn Heb “And the advice of Ahithophel which he advised in those days was as when one inquires of the word of God.”

[16:23]  ² tn Heb “So was all the advice of Ahithophel, also to David, also to Absalom.”

[17:15]  ³ tn Heb “elders.”

[17:21]  ⁵ tn Heb “they”; the referents (Ahimaaz and Jonathan) have been specified in the translation for clarity.

[17:21]  ⁶ tn Heb “the water.”

[17:21]  ⁷ tn Heb “for thus Ahithophel has devised against you.” The expression “thus” is narrative shorthand, referring to the plan outlined by Ahithophel (see vv. 1-3). The men would surely have outlined the plan in as much detail as they had been given by the messenger.