He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
Ver. 20. He hath put forth his hands, &c.] That wicked Ahithophel hath. The Fathers understand it of God and his judgments.
He hath broken his covenant] His oath of allegiance, and a particular oath when he was sworn of David's counsel. The Scythians were strict covenant keepers (Herod. Melp.); and the Carthaginians infamous for the contrary; as now the Turks are.