2 Samuel 17:7 cpdv — And Hushai said to Absalom, “The counsel that Ahithophel has given at this time is not good.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Hushai said to Absalom, “The counsel that Ahithophel has given at this time is not good.” "

— 2 Samuel 17:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 17 — Context

4

And this word pleased Absalom and all those greater by birth of Israel.

5

But Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite, and let us hear what he also may say.”

6

And when Hushai had gone to Absalom, Absalom said to him: “Ahithophel has spoken a word in this manner. Should we do it or not? What counsel do you give?”

7

And Hushai said to Absalom, “The counsel that Ahithophel has given at this time is not good.”

8

And again Hushai declared, “You know your father, and the men who are with him, to be very strong and bitter in soul, comparable to a bear raging in the forest when her young have been taken away. Moreover, your father is a man of war, and so he will not live among the people.

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Perhaps now he hides in pits, or in another place, wherever he wills. And if by chance, in the beginning, anyone may fall, whoever hears about it, no matter what he has heard, will say, ‘There is a slaughter among the people who were following Absalom.’

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And even the very strong, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will be weakened out of fear. For all the people of Israel know your father to be a valiant man, and that all who are with him are robust.

2 Samuel 17:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 17:7 say?
2 Samuel 17:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Hushai said to Absalom, “The counsel that Ahithophel has given at this time is not good.” ”
Where is 2 Samuel 17:7 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 17:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 7.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 17:7.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 17:7 in?
2 Samuel 17:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 17:7?
2 Samuel 17:7 reads (CPDV): “And Hushai said to Absalom, “The counsel that Ahithophel has given at this time is not good.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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