2 Samuel 17:14 (KJV)
And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For the LORD had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring evil upon Absalom.
I’m struck by how completely opposite Hushai’s counsel was from Ahithophel’s. We know, from the benefit of our perspective, that Hushai’s agenda was also entirely opposite.
Hushai secretly sought Absalom’s defeat.
Ahithophel openly sought David’s defeat.
Hushai counseled a well-prepared campaign.
Ahithophel counseled an immediate attack.
Hushai suggested Absalom’s participation.
Ahithophel advised a smaller operation.
Hushai counseled a route focused on engaging the enemy.
Ahithophel counseled killing only David and sparing the people.
Obviously, we cannot know how things would have turned out had Absalom followed Ahithophel’s counsel. We can only know that he followed Hushai and that it led to his own destruction.
I am not trained in military matters. I would be curious to hear from someone who is, to see which counsel they would say is more sound. My guess is that both have merit and that, though strategy, effort, and skill always play a part in success or defeat, this entire event was orchestrated by the Lord to defeat Absalom, return David to the throne, and chasten Ahithophel.
David’s reasoning in the previous chapter was correct. God did look upon him, bless him, and protect his kingdom.
Trusting God, though sometimes placing us in challenging places, always lands us squarely in His blessings.
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