2 Samuel 16:23 - Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like that of one who inquires of God. That was how both David and Absalom regarded all of Ahithophel's advice.
So when one of Ahithophel's recommendations to Absalom is having sex with David's concubines, of course that must be the right and best thing to do! Not!
I wonder why Hushai was consulted regarding whether Absalom should chase David immediately or not. Everyone did like Ahithophel's advice, so why ask anyone else?
Apparently it wasn't only David, Absalom, and the leaders of Israel who thought Ahithophel was top-notch. Ahithophel thought rather highly of himself too. So much so that when his advice is shunned just once (as far as we know) he goes off the deep end and commits suicide! I wonder if he thought his advice would never be followed again. Did he think he couldn't get another job in either Absalom's or David's administration?
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