Truth Exposed:   AHITHOPHEL

In the beginning, Ahithophel was one of King David’s trusted advisors, 1 Chronicles 27:33, but at some point, he went over to Absalom, who had made himself king of Israel.  We read about him in 2 Samuel 16:15 – 17:23.  Just a handful of verses is given to this man, but pride, anger, and revenge were his motivation.  Why?  2 Samuel 23:34 and 2 Samuel 11:3 tells us that Ahithophel was Bathsheba’s grandfather.  And David committed adultery with Bathsheba and disgraced the family name.  Yet, in the end, revenge killed Ahithophel.  Beware of hatred and revenge. 

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