2 Samuel 16:23
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.”2 Samuel 16:23
What Does 2 Samuel 16:23 Mean?
2 Samuel 16:23 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 16:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 3:19“For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.”Hebrews 5:12“For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.”2 Samuel 15:12“And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.”2 Samuel 15:31“And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.”2 Samuel 17:14“And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For the LORD had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring evil upon Absalom.”2 Samuel 17:23“And when 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.”Psalms 55:13“But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.”Isaiah 44:25“That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;”1 Corinthians 1:20“Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?”Numbers 27:21“And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.”1 Chronicles 27:33“And Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion:”Job 19:14“My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”Psalms 19:7“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”Psalms 28:2“Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.”Ecclesiastes 10:1“Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.”Jeremiah 4:22“For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.”Jeremiah 8:9“The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them?”Matthew 11:25“At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.”Luke 16:8“And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.”
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