He said "Lord,I ask you to turn Ahithophel's counsel into foolishness " May the counsel of those who plot against us with our enemies be foolish in Jesus's name. The prayer of David is the point of note here; a desperate prayer by a man who was suddenly surrounded by betrayal. 28I will be waiting near the places where people cross the river into the desert. Behold, he is hid now in some pit, or in some other place: and it will come to pass, when some of them be overthrown at the first, that whosoever heareth it will say, There is a slaughter among the people that follow Absalom. 31 Now David had been told, "Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.". Then David noticed Hushai the Arkite. And one told David, saying, "Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.". The almighty deals with man from the heart, He doesnt rate us as fellow men do, therefore the prayer of David; OLord, I pray,turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness! is the kind of prayer that Christians should learn to pray especially when in dire need of urgent solution. Then he put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died; and he was buried in his fathers tomb. II Samuel 17:23 NKJV. They stopped at the last house. He was a very wise man considering his profile: Now the advice of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if one had inquired at the oracle of God. Psalm 41:9, which seems to refer to Ahithophel,[21] is quoted in John 13:18 as being fulfilled in Judas.[22]. [14] His devotion to the study of the Law was not founded on worthy motives. And, no doubt, Ahithophel's first counsel sounds in our ears at this time of day abominable enough. And David said, "O Lord, I pray Thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.". Tanna debe Eliyahu Rabbah 31; Midrash Tehillim 3:7; Exodus Rabbah 4, Makkot 11a, Numbers Rabbah 4:20, Yerushalmi Sanhedrin 10 (29a), Yerushalmi Sanhedrin 10 2; Yalkut Shimoni, II Samuel 142, Pesikta, 2 10b; Midrash Tehillim 3:3, and parallel passages in Buber, note 68, Judas Profile in the Psalms: Meditation on the Holy Wednesday, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ahitophel&oldid=1161925966, Israeli politicians who committed suicide, People of the Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy), Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from Easton's Bible Dictionary, Articles incorporating a citation from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia with Wikisource reference, Articles incorporating text from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia with Wikisource reference, Wikipedia articles incorporating a citation from the 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia, Wikipedia articles incorporating a citation from the 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia without a Wikisource reference, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 4.0, This page was last edited on 25 June 2023, at 22:19. 31 Someone told David, "Ahithophel is one who joined in Absalom's plot against you." You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. "[7], It is also said that David, during his reign, had many disagreeable encounters with Ahithophel. New Living Translation When someone told David that his adviser Ahithophel was now backing Absalom, David prayed, "O LORD, let Ahithophel give Absalom foolish advice!" English Standard Version And it was told David, "Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom." And David said, "O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness." 13A man came in to tell the news to David. Hushais coat was torn, and there was dust on his head. For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and thy father is a man of war, and will not lodge with the people. Then one told David, saying, Ahithophel is one of them that have conspired with Absalom: and David said, O Lord, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. To listen to the full prayer session, kindly click this link: https://youtu.be/258qJBKuLDU #PrevailingPrayer. 17:14-15). And David said, O Jehovah, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. And one told Dovid, saying, Achitophel is among the conspirators with Avshalom. Therefore, pornography took over my life, and I would be left trying to mark days when I havent looked at it, but then be burdened because I fell once again. His very own son Absalom, his wise, godly and well trusted counselor, Ahithophel who, haboured secret bitterness against David, suddenly turned against him by joining forces with a very rebellious son that had a large public support in his mission of destruction and quest to usurp power. It is but reasonable to trace in the conspiring Ahithophel one of the intricate methods by which the judicial providence of God works out its own ends; suffering a great offender, notwithstanding his penitence, to eat the fruit of his deeds; yet reserving for treachery in time its reward" (R. Williams). If we could just have ears to hear, You would give us understanding. He will destroy us all, and Jerusalem will be destroyed in the battle., 15The kings officers told him, We will do whatever you tell us.. Hermon Christian Centre is a Church with the divine mandate to empower destinies for Godly influence.Join us:Every Sunday (1st Service: 7:30 am WAT) & (2nd S. Go back to the city in peace. These words form a sort of apology for Absalom. Psalm 55 is the other side Ahithophel's bitterness. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. "AHITHOPHEL". 2 Samuel 15:31. many are they that rise up against me. Jeremiah 6:7 For David had prayed in chapter 15 that what Ahithophel would tell his son would become foolishness, and that is exactly what took place. 15After this, Absalom got a chariot and horses for himself. Ahithophel rendered a service to David upon another occasion; not, however, until he had been again threatened with the curse. 27 Jun 2023 09:55:26 30David walked up the path to the Mount of Olives. 2 Samuel 16:23 Context. creation; holiness etc. Hermon Christian Centre is a Church with the divine mandate to empower destinies for Godly influence.Join us:Every Sunday (1st Service: 7:30 am WAT) \u0026 (2nd Service: 9:30am WAT)The Patron Hotel(Next to Golden Park Estate),Lekki-Epe Expressway,Sangotedo, Lagos.Every Wednesday for online midweek service (6pm WAT) via https://mixir.com/hermoncentre.Every Friday for online prayer service (10pmhttps://mixlr.com/hermoncentre.Follow us on:Instagram:https://instagram.com/hermoncentreTwitter:https://twitter.com/hermoncentre Facebook:https://facebook.com/hermoncentre This is where the KEY OF DAVID is. Therefore, he was considering going to war against his father David, in order to finally become king. Tell GOD, O Lord, I pray, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness! Evil meetings that are holding concerning your family, your career, your finances, your life, your ministry, even your nation. Verse-. A Decrease font size. And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant. "Now the advice of Ahithophel, which he . He then left the camp of Absalom at once. Ahithophel was well-known for his advice, so much so that "Absalom followed Ahithophel's advice, just as David had done. David understood the power of prayer: Then someone told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O Lord, I pray, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness! II Samuel 15:31 NKJV. In 2 Samuel 17, we will learn how Absalom is getting more impatient by the minute about being kind. 2 Samuel 15:31 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY) 31 And one told David saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular, David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse, Preposition-b, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural, To tie, gird, confine, compact, in love, league, Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct, LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel, Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular. I know you ask us to love rather than hate. They left Jerusalem with him, but they did not know what he was planning. He heard Davids prayer and send Hushai to his son, in order to thwart or prevent the plans of the evil one. David sent his friend Hushai back to Absalom, in order to counteract the counsel of Ahitophel (2 Samuel 15:3137). 3Then Absalom would say, Look, you are right, but King David will not listen to you., 4Absalom would also say, Oh, I wish someone would make me a judge in this country! We must pray against them too! 2 Samuel 11:2-3: "And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon. This is where the KEY OF DAVID is. Prayer points, Prayer points for breakthrough, Morning prayer points. Thank You, Lord. [19] Alexander Kirkpatrick, in the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges, calls his suicide "the first deliberate suicide on record". Ahithophel was one of the counsellors of King David, and a friend of his. WASHINGTON - On June 16, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Since 2 Samuel 11:3 notes that Eliam is the father of Bathsheba, some scholars suggest that the Ahitophel of 2 Samuel 15 may in fact be Bathsheba's grandfather. 12Ahithophel was one of Davids advisors. 6Absalom did that to all the Israelites who came to King David for judgment. Without You I am nothing, but with You I am strong. [17] Ahithophel is counted among those that have no share in the world to come. 7After four years,[b] Absalom said to King David, Please let me go to Hebron to complete a special promise that I made to the Lord. Ahithophel has been called Judas, and all manner of evil names, for his first counsel that he gave to Absalom. This articleincorporates text from a publication now in the public domain:Singer, Isidore; etal., eds. New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. people with Absalom who made secret plans against you. But to show that even though he was close to King David, his heart was not really with him. So, they dropped his idea for someone elses. By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron, Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark. 25 Jun 2023 13:50:19 Prayer against thr Counsel of Ahithophel | Prayer against the Counsel of Ahithophel. He was crying, his head was covered, and he went without sandals on his feet. They set down Gods Holy Box, and Abiathar said prayers[d] until all the people had left Jerusalem. Even this pandemic, we hear is a product of some evil masterminds. Hushai's advice was accepted "for the LORD had ordained to defeat the good advice of Ahithophel, so that the LORD might bring ruin on Absalom" (2 Samuel 17:14). This type of prayer speaks volumes, it screams to the highest heavens, S-O-S!, A decree, a prayer of speaking out what we want as sudden judgment on wicked unrelenting enemies. He was from the town of Giloh. Hurry up, before he catches us. Start for FREE. As it is written; The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. -Psalms 68:11 KJV, Read more inspiring messages on our website: www.impactcgm.org, For PRAYERS&COUNSELLINGCall or WhatsApp: +2348060188743, +254701648861,Facebook page: Impact Christian Global MinistryTwitter Handle: @apostleolaicgmYouTube Channel: APOSTLE OLA. RT @__ekua__: I love the prayer David said when he was told Ahithophel was part of Absalom's plot against him. 2Absalom would get up early and stand near the gate. Catholic Encyclopedia. He ought to have had more respect for his father than to offer him so grievous an insult, and aggravate by so terrible a deed the quarrel between them. ), and David declared, saying, `Ahithophel [is] among the conspirators with Absalom;' and David saith, `Make foolish, I pray Thee, the counsel of Ahithophel, O Jehovah.'. And all the Kerethites, all the Pelethites, and the Gittites (600 men from Gath) passed by the king. Amen! He said "Lord,I ask you to turn Ahithophel's counsel into foolishness " May the counsel of those who plot against us with our enemies be foolish in Jesus's name. 24 The Lord bless you and keep you; Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 3. 27 Jun 2023 14:31:38 We will learn later on how Absaloms plans to become king himself was very selfish and self-seeking, which ended in his own death. Find answers to your Bible questions with Bible Gateway Plus. It is biblical to call upon God in our times of trouble and he will answer indeed! 1. But Ahithophel betrayed David. And being thus familiar with Divine wisdom and knowledge as imparted through the Holy Spirit, he was consulted as an oracle like the Urim and Thummim. Go back and stay with the new king. 23All the people[c] were crying loudly. They told the people, When you hear the trumpet, say, Absalom is king in Hebron!. If you do not pray against them, their plans over you may succeed. Take your brothers and go back. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! And David said, O Lord, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness." Any counsel of the wicked against @unusualphyna will turn into foolishness #Phyna . This type of prayer speaks volumes, it screams to the highest heavens, S-O-S!, A decree, a prayer of speaking out what we want as sudden judgment on wicked unrelenting enemies. "Divide their voices" would be almost English, being exactly the opposite of Shakespeare's "a joint and corporate voice.". It is written that 2Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given is not good at this time. "Prayer is for turning the tide, for changing the seeming course of history." As he retreats, weeping as he goes, barefoot, with his head covered in shame, it gets worse. Ahithophel Now in those days the counsel that Ahithophel gave was as if one consulted the word of God; so was all the counsel of Ahithophel esteemed, both by David and by Absalom. It says that 2when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father. (2 Samuel 17:23) Also, Hushai was then able to warn David of the events to come. Unforgiveness can take you out of your assignment from God. David prays against him. Jeremiah 6:7 As a fountain casteth out her waters, so she casteth out her wickedness: violence and spoil is heard in her; before me continually is grief and wounds. You took my sins that were heavy upon me and put them upon Your own shoulders to carry. David prays heart wrenching prayers. Someone told David, saying, "Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom." David said, "Yahweh, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness." Young's Literal Translation and David declared, saying, 'Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom;' and David saith, 'Make foolish, I pray Thee, the counsel of Ahithophel, O . None could help but Ahithophel, who withheld his counsel in the hope of seeing David borne away upon the flood. Then King David crossed over Kidron Brook, and all the people went out to the desert. Thus he forfeited even his share in the world to come. - American Standard Version (1901) It is biblical to call upon God in our times of trouble and he will answer indeed! 25 The Lord make His face shine upon you, He will send people like Hushai to deflect the plans of the evil one in our lives, that we may be under His protection. 32 When David arrived at the summit, where people used to worship God, Hushai the Arkite was there to meet him, his robe torn and dust on his head. Samuel-2 17:15 Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled. 17The king left with everyone in his house following him on foot. Bathsheba's father was Eliam, and Eliam's father was Ahithophel the Gilonite (see 2 Samuel 11:3; 23:34). Twitter feed is not available at the moment. of Olives in 2 Samuel 15:30-31. [1], The Talmud speaks of this counsellor of David as "a man, like Balaam, whose great wisdom was not received in humility as a gift from heaven, and so became a stumbling-block to him". 11Absalom invited 200 men to go with him. And Dovid said, Hashem, turn now the etza (counsel) of Achitophel into foolishness. Then I could help everyone who comes to me with a problem. Hurry up, before he catches us. It says that 2Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! He said "Lord,I ask you to turn Ahithophel's counsel into foolishness " May the counsel of those who plot against us with our enemies be foolish in Jesus's name. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. RT @DuutHagble: 2 Samuel 15:31 "And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. 24Zadok and all the Levites with him were carrying the Box of Gods Agreement. - The counsel of Ahithophel, etc. 24TheLordbless you andkeep you; 25TheLordmake His face shine upon you, Andbe gracious to you; 26TheLord lift up His countenance upon you, Andgive you peace. , The Home for Christian Writers! He took a leading part in the revolt of David's son Absalom, and Ahithophel's defection was a severe blow to David. So David prayed, "LORD, turn Ahithophel's counsel into foolishness.". Ahitophel, Achitofel, or Ahithophel (Hebrew: pel) was a counselor of King David and a man greatly renowned for his sagacity. Go with my faithful, loving kindness., 21But Ittai answered the king, As the Lord lives, and as long as you live, I will stay with you, in life or death!, 22David said to Ittai, Then come, lets go cross Kidron Brook.. (The preceding statement is incorrect because the word for "man" in 2 Samuel 16:23 refers to one who asks at the word of God and not to Ahithophel. by-Verse Bible Commentary. Vss 6-7 - David is on the Mt. During Absalom's revolt he deserted David (Psalm 41:9; 55:12-14) and supported Absalom (2 Samuel 15:12). July 2, 2022 0 337 --Advertisements-- --Advertisements-- PRAYER POINTS AGAINST THE SPIRIT OF AHITHOPHEL Prayer points against the spirit of Ahithophel tags: What is the spirit of Ahithophel?, What is the counsel of Ahithophel?, Prayer points against the spirit of Ahithophel pdf, Where is Ahithophel mentioned in the Bible?, 2 samuel 15 erv I ask, Lord, that you intervene in my life to help me overcome this hatred. The almighty deals with man from the heart, He doesn't rate us as fellow men do, therefore the prayer of David; ""O Lord, I pray, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!"" is the kind of prayer that Christians should learn to pray especially when in dire need of urgent solution. Vss 12-15 is about Ahithophel He left them to take care of the house. I may not be perfect in Your eyes, and far from that, but I know now that seeking You daily is more important than anything else. Vss 8-11 - Jerusalem is the city. And David said, O Jehovah, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. Thus its absence does not imply anything about Ahithophel.) Prayers that touch the heart of God. 2 Samuel 15:31 And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. Here is that prayer and what happened next, 1O Lord, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. And all the people whowerewith himcovered their heads and went up,weeping as they went up. Ahithophel gave two of his deepest counsels to Absalom. Turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness; Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament.
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