2 Samuel 16:20

Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 16:20

BSB

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give me counsel. What should we do?"

AKJV

Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.

CPDV

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Present a counsel as to what we ought to do."

ERV

Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give your counsel what we shall do.

NHEB

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give your counsel what we shall do."

SMT

And Absalom will say to Ahithophel, Bring counsel to yourselves what we shall do.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 16:20

ThensaidH559Verb AbsalomH53Proper Name MasculinetoAhithophelH302Proper Name Masculine GiveH3051Verb counselH6098Noun FeminineamongyouwhatweshalldoH6213Verb

Commentary for 2 Samuel 16:20

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Overview of 2 Samuel 16:20

Summary

Rebel leader requests strategic advice from advisor

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Absalom seeks Ahithophel's counsel

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC