S E C O N D S A M U E L CHAP. XVII. The contest between David and Absalom is now hasting towards a crisis. It must be determined by the sword, and preparation is made accordingly in this chapter. I. Absalom calls a council of war, in which Ahithophel urges despatch ( 2 Samuel 17:1-4 ), but Hushai recommends deliberation ( 2 Samuel 17:5-13 ); and Hushai's counsel is agreed to ( 2 Samuel 17:14 ), for vexation at which Ahithophel hangs himself, 2 Samuel 17:23 . II. Secret intelligence is sent to David (but with much difficulty) of their proceedings, 2 Samuel 17:15-21 . III. David marches to the other side Jordan ( 2 Samuel 17:22-24 ), and there his camp is victualled by some of his friends in that country, 2 Samuel 17:27-29 . IV. Absalom and his forces march after him into the land of Gilead on the other side Jordan, 2 Samuel 17:25 ; 2 Samuel 17:26 . There we shall, in the next chapter, find the cause decided by a battle: hitherto, every thing has looked black upon poor David, but now the day of his deliverance begins to dawn. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verses-1-14" class="com-number"
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