2 Samuel 16:23 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracleg of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom. ”

2 Samuel 16:23 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, [was] as if a man had (l) enquired at the oracle of God: so [was] all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom. (l...
2 Samuel 16:23 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Soon after passing the summit of the Mt. of Olives David is met by Ziba, the servant of Meri-baal ( 2 Samuel 4:4 ), with a present of two asses laden with provisions. Ziba, representing that Meri-baa...
2 Samuel 16:23 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

as . according as. oracle . word. The first occurrence of "oracle" as. rendering (fifteen times) of dabar, word. The holy of holies, because there the word of Jehovah was heard. Other occurrence...
2 Samuel 16:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom. Comment...
2 Samuel 16:23 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ziba, Shimei, and Ahithophel David, during his flight, is assisted by Ziba, but is cursed by Shimei. The cause of Absalom is promoted by the wise counsel of Ahithophel.
2 Samuel 16:23 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XXII. ABSALOM IN COUNCIL . 2 Samuel 16:15-23 ; 2 Samuel 17:1-14 ; 2 Samuel 17:23 . WE must now return to Jerusalem, and trace the course of events there on that memorable day when Dav...
2 Samuel 16:23 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the True King's Loyal Friend 2 Samuel 16:13-23 There are always some alleviations in our trials. Every cloud is edged with a silver or golden fringe. Shimei may curse, but Ittai swears allegian...
2 Samuel 16:23 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

David's sorrows multiplied. Those recorded here are typical. Ziba, a man who for purely selfish reasons took advantage of temporary trouble to traduce an absent friend, was utterly despicable, and th...
2 Samuel 16:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(20) Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do. (21) And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father's concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all...
2 Samuel 16:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he had counselled in those days ,.... Both in the days of David, and in the days of Absalom, before and since the rebellion: [was] as if a man had inquired of...
2 Samuel 16:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, [was] as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so [was] all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom. Ver....
2 Samuel 16:23 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The counsel of Ahithophel , &c. It was deemed as unerring, and was commonly followed with as little doubt of its success, as though the oracle of God had dictated it. This is mentioned as the re...
2 Samuel 16:23 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Passing over the mountain, David was met by Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth, who had with him two donkeys carrying a large provision of bread, raisins and summer fruits, as well as a skin of wine. Q...
2 Samuel 16:23 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Hushai Deceives Absalom; Ahithophel's Wicked Counsel. B. C. 1023. 15 And Absalom, and...
2 Samuel 16:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Was as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God; it was received by the people with equal authority and veneration, and was usually attended with as certain success; which is mentioned as the rea...
2 Samuel 16:23 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.— 2 Samuel 16:20 . “Give counsel,” etc. This is the first cabinet council on record.” (Jamieson) . 2 Samuel 16:21 . “Go in unto,” etc. “This advice was sagaci...
2 Samuel 16:23 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 16:3 . Where is thy master's son? Ziba had been servant to Jonathan. Here is another sad case superinduced by a civil war. Mephibosheth, a prince at the mercy of a covetous and a lying se...
2 Samuel 16:23 - The Biblical Illustrator

And Absalom, and all the people of the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem. Absalom in council When Absalom came to the city there was no trace of an enemy to oppose him. His supporters in Jerusal...
2 Samuel 16:23 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Samuel 16:1 Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth . It is the misfortune of troubled times like those in which David found himself, that unscrupulous men use them for selfish purpo...
2 Samuel 16:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Counsel of Ahithophel
2 Samuel 16:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 3:19 ; 1 Corinthians 3:20 ; 1 Peter 4:11 ; 1 Samuel 30:8 ; 2 Samuel 15:12 ; 2 Samuel 17:14 ; 2 Samuel 17:23 ; Ecclesiastes 10:1 ; James 3:13-18 ; Jeremiah 4:22 ; Jeremiah 8:9...
2 Samuel 16:23 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The counsel, &c. — It was received by the people with equal veneration, and was usually attended with as certain success. Which is mentioned as the reason why a counsel which had so ill a face,...

2 Samuel 16:23 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Samuel 16:23 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 16:23 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Samuel 16:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 16:23 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 16:23 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Samuel 16:23 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Samuel 16:23 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 16:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Samuel 16:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Samuel 16:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Samuel 16:23 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 16:23 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 16:23 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 16:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 16:23 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Samuel 16:23 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 16:23 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Samuel 16:23 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Samuel 16:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Samuel 16:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 16:23 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes