2 Samuel 17:7

And Hushai said vnto Absalom, The counsell that Ahithophel hath giuen, is not good at this time.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

So Hushai said to Absalom, "This time the advice that Ahithophel has given is not good."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given this time is not good.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And Hushai said to Absalom, Ahithophel's idea is not a good one at this time.
- Basic English Bible

And Hushai said to Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel has given this time is not good.
- Darby Bible

And Hushai said to Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given, is not good at this time.
- Webster's Bible

Hushai said to Absalom, "The counsel that Ahithophel has given this time is not good."
- World English Bible

And Hushai saith unto Absalom, `Not good [is] the counsel that Ahithophel hath counselled at this time.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

And Hushai said unto Absalom: 'The counsel that Ahithophel hath given this time is not good.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 17:7

17:5 Call Hushai - A wonderful effect of Divine Providence, influencing his heart, that he could not rest in Ahithophel's counsel, though it was so evidently wise, and approved by the general consent of his whole party; and that he should desire Hushai's advice, though neither his reputation for wisdom was equal to Ahithophel's, nor had he yet given anyone proof of his fidelity to Absalom. But there is no contending with that God who can arm a man against himself, and destroy him by his own mistakes and passions.

17:9 Pit - Having been often accustomed to that course, and well acquainted with in all hiding - places from Saul's time. In one of them, unknown to us, he will lurk with some of his chosen men, and lie in ambush for us; and, when they see a fit opportunity, they will suddenly come forth and surprize some of our men, when they least expect it, and probably at first put them to flight. Some - Namely, of Absalom's men sent against David. At the first - Implying, that their good success at first would mightily animate David's men to proceed vigorously in the fight, and intimidate Absalom's army, and consequently would be both a presage and an occasion of their total defeat.