2 Samuel 17:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled.”
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Read Full Chapter →Hushai reports to the priests Zadok and Abiathar exactly what both he and Ahithophel advised.
What Does 2 Samuel 17:15 Mean?
His work in the council done, Hushai slips word to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests who have stayed in Jerusalem as David's eyes and ears. He tells them both plans, Ahithophel's and his own, so that David can be warned no matter which way Absalom turns.
Hushai takes nothing for granted. Though God has overruled the council, the faithful still act with all diligence, sending the message that may save the king. Trust in providence does not cancel responsibility; it steadies it. The priests, the runners, and the friend each play their part in a chain of quiet obedience.
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What does 2 Samuel 17:15 mean?
Hushai reports to the priests Zadok and Abiathar exactly what both he and Ahithophel advised.