2 Samuel 17:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given is not good at this time.”
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Read Full Chapter →Hushai responds that, on this occasion, Ahithophel's counsel is not good.
What Does 2 Samuel 17:7 Mean?
Hushai gives his verdict carefully: not that Ahithophel is always wrong, but that his advice 'is not good at this time.' By conceding the man's reputation while questioning this single plan, Hushai disarms suspicion and gains a hearing.
Wisdom knows not only what to say but how and when to say it. Hushai does not attack the counselor; he addresses the moment. The faithful are sometimes called to such measured speech, opposing a harmful course without needless offense. Behind his shrewd words, the Lord is steering the outcome He has already determined.
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What does 2 Samuel 17:7 mean?
Hushai responds that, on this occasion, Ahithophel's counsel is not good.