2 Samuel 17:1

Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 17:1

BSB
Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David.
AKJV
Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:
CPDV
Then Ahithophel said to Absalom: "I will choose for myself twelve thousand men, and rising up, I will pursue David this night.
ERV
Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:
NHEB
Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Let me now choose twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David tonight.
SMT
And Ahithophel will say to Absalom, I will now choose twelve thousand men, and I will rise and pursue after David this night:

Commentary for 2 Samuel 17:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 17:1
Summary
Advisor proposes rapid pursuit with military force
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Ahithophel proposes pursuing David
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative