2 Samuel - Caput 17

2 Samuel 17.1 dixit igitur Ahitofel ad Absalom eligam mihi duodecim milia virorum et consurgens persequar David hac nocte 2 Samuel 17.2 et inruens super eum quippe qui lassus est et solutis manibus percutiam eum cumque fugerit omnis populus qui cum eo est percutiam regem desolatum 2 Samuel 17.3 et reducam universum populum quomodo omnis reverti solet unum enim virum tu quaeris et omnis populus erit in pace 2 Samuel 17.4 placuitque sermo eius Absalom et cunctis maioribus natu Israhel 2 Samuel 17.5 ait autem Absalom vocate et Husai Arachiten et audiamus quid etiam ipse dicat 2 Samuel 17.6 cumque venisset Husai ad Absalom ait Absalom ad eum huiuscemodi sermonem locutus est Ahitofel facere debemus an non quod das consilium 2 Samuel 17.7 et dixit Husai ad Absalom non bonum consilium quod dedit Ahitofel hac vice 2 Samuel 17.8 et rursum intulit Husai tu nosti patrem tuum et viros qui cum eo sunt esse fortissimos et amaro animo veluti si ursa raptis catulis in saltu saeviat sed et pater tuus vir bellator est nec morabitur cum populo 2 Samuel 17.9 forsitan nunc latitat in foveis aut in uno quo voluerit loco et cum ceciderit unus quilibet in principio audiet quicumque audierit et dicet facta est plaga in populo qui sequebatur Absalom 2 Samuel 17.10 et fortissimus quoque cuius cor est quasi leonis pavore solvetur scit enim omnis populus Israhel fortem esse patrem tuum et robustos omnes qui cum eo sunt 2 Samuel 17.11 sed hoc mihi videtur rectum esse consilium congregetur ad te universus Israhel a Dan usque Bersabee quasi harena maris innumerabilis et tu eris in medio eorum 2 Samuel 17.12 et inruemus super eum in quocumque loco fuerit inventus et operiemus eum sicut cadere solet ros super terram et non relinquemus de viris qui cum eo sunt ne unum quidem 2 Samuel 17.13 quod si urbem aliquam fuerit ingressus circumdabit omnis Israhel civitati illi funes et trahemus eam in torrentem ut non repperiatur nec calculus quidem ex ea 2 Samuel 17.14 dixitque Absalom et omnis vir Israhel melius consilium Husai Arachitae consilio Ahitofel Domini autem nutu dissipatum est consilium Ahitofel utile ut induceret Dominus super Absalom malum 2 Samuel 17.15 et ait Husai Sadoc et Abiathar sacerdotibus hoc et hoc modo consilium dedit Ahitofel Absalom et senibus Israhel et ego tale et tale dedi consilium 2 Samuel 17.16 nunc ergo mittite cito et nuntiate David dicentes ne moremini nocte hac in campestribus deserti sed absque dilatione transgredere ne forte absorbeatur rex et omnis populus qui cum eo est 2 Samuel 17.18 vidit autem eos quidam puer et indicavit Absalom illi vero concito gradu ingressi sunt domum cuiusdam viri in Baurim qui habebat puteum in vestibulo suo et descenderunt in eum 2 Samuel 17.19 tulit autem mulier et expandit velamen super os putei quasi siccans ptisanas et sic res latuit 2 Samuel 17.20 cumque venissent servi Absalom ad mulierem in domum dixerunt ubi est Achimaas et Ionathan et respondit eis mulier transierunt gustata paululum aqua at hii qui quaerebant cum non repperissent reversi sunt Hierusalem 2 Samuel 17.21 cumque abissent ascenderunt illi de puteo et pergentes nuntiaverunt regi David atque dixerunt surgite transite cito fluvium quoniam huiuscemodi dedit consilium contra vos Ahitofel 2 Samuel 17.22 surrexit ergo David et omnis populus qui erat cum eo et transierunt Iordanem donec dilucesceret et ne unus quidem residuus fuit qui non transisset fluvium 2 Samuel 17.23 porro Ahitofel videns quod non fuisset factum consilium suum stravit asinum suum et surrexit et abiit in domum suam et in civitatem suam et disposita domo sua suspendio interiit et sepultus est in sepulchro patris sui 2 Samuel 17.24 David autem venit in Castra et Absalom transivit Iordanem ipse et omnis vir Israhel cum eo 2 Samuel 17.25 Amasam vero constituit Absalom pro Ioab super exercitum Amasa autem erat filius viri qui vocabatur Iethra de Hiesreli qui ingressus est ad Abigail filiam Naas sororem Sarviae quae fuit mater Ioab 2 Samuel 17.26 et castrametatus est Israhel cum Absalom in terra Galaad 2 Samuel 17.27 cumque venisset David in Castra Sobi filius Naas de Rabbath filiorum Ammon et Machir filius Ammihel de Lodabar et Berzellai Galaadites de Rogelim 2 Samuel 17.28 obtulerunt ei stratoria et tappetia et vasa fictilia frumentum et hordeum et farinam pulentam et fabam et lentem frixum cicer 2 Samuel 17.29 et mel et butyrum oves et pingues vitulos dederuntque David et populo qui cum eo erat ad vescendum suspicati enim sunt populum fame et siti fatigari in deserto

2 Samuel : Caput 17

Reflections on 2 Samuel Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of the book of 2 Samuel immerses us in the contradictory strategies of Absalom's rebellion. This passage illustrates how God intervenes in human plans, often in unexpected ways. Through the counsel of Ahithophel and Hushai, as well as the flight of the messengers and the death of Ahithophel himself, we discover a dramatic tension that highlights several fundamental themes.

Divine and Human Wisdom

This chapter examines the differences between divine wisdom and human wisdom, while emphasizing loyalty and the role of providence in human affairs. Thus, 2 Samuel 17 teaches us that God is able to thwart the plans of the wicked, even when they seem inevitable.

Correlated Bible Passages

To better understand the profound themes of this strategic chapter, let's explore together five Bible passages that resonate with its message:

Psalm 31:13

"For I have heard the slander of many, terror on every side; they conspire together against me, they plot to kill me." This psalm reflects David's feelings about Absalom's conspiracy, as described in 2 Samuel 17.

Proverbs 21:30

"There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against the Lord." This proverb highlights how Ahithophel's counsel was thwarted, illustrating God's sovereignty in human affairs (2 Samuel 17:14). Psalm 41:9 Even my closest friend, in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. This verse evokes the betrayal of Ahithophel, one of David's advisors, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 17.

Proverbs 11:14

"Where there is no counsel, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." This proverb recalls the importance of counsel in the story of 2 Samuel 17.

Psalm 55:12-14

"For it is not an enemy who confronts me; if so, I could bear it; nor is it someone who hates me and rises up against me, for I would hide from him. But you are my equal, my companion, and my closest friend. Together we have shared sweet secrets; In the house of God, we have walked with the multitude." These verses seem to capture David's feelings about Ahithophel's betrayal, revealing the depth of his pain. Conclusion As we meditate on 2 Samuel 17, we are invited to reflect on how God's wisdom surpasses human wisdom. Loyalty, betrayal, and divine providence are themes that still resonate in our lives today. May this chapter inspire us to remain faithful to God, even in the most difficult times.