Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
2 Samuel 16:20
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Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me counsel. What should we do?”
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¶ Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.
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Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give your counsel what we shall do.”
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Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give your counsel what we shall do.
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2 Samuel 16
18 “Not at all,” Hushai answered. “For the one chosen by the LORD, by this people, and by all the men of Israel—his I will be, and with him I will remain.
19 Furthermore, whom should I serve if not his son? As I served in your father’s presence, so also I will serve in yours.”
20 Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me counsel. What should we do?”
21 Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.”
22 So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.
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