absalom and Israel's men preferred the chusai council, because
yahweh had orchestrated events so that the plan of Achitophel fails, thus testifying to divine sovereignty on human affairs. This passage reminds us that even in moments of crisis, the will of God prevails, as also emphasizes
2 Samuel 17:14 . In everything, let's put our confidence in
God , because he guides our steps towards good, as said
proverbs 3: 5 .