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Saturday, 15 February 2025

People of the Bible: Ahithophel & Hushai – Lessons in Loyalty, Betrayal, and Divine Providence. | Ben Clarke

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A @Christadelphians Video: Description: Ahithophel and Hushai are two men of the Bible, who were significant in the life of king David and were his counsellors. When Absalom, David’s son challenged him for the kingship, David fled from Jerusalem to seek refuge. Ahithophel sided with Absalom against David while Hushai supported David. Both men offered contrary advice with significant outcome. **[People of the Bible: Ahithophel & Hushai – Lessons in Loyalty, Betrayal, and Divine Providence]** **Video Description:** Dive deep into the fascinating lives of **Ahithophel** and **Hushai**, two pivotal figures in King David's life, as we explore their roles, decisions, and the profound lessons they teach us about loyalty, betrayal, and trusting in God's plan. This Bible talk, part of a series on the life of David, uncovers the dramatic events of **2 Samuel 15-17**, where these two counselors play crucial roles in a time of political turmoil and divine intervention. 🔔 **Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE** for more insightful Bible studies! ### **📖 Bible Verses Discussed (with Emojis):** - **2 Samuel 15:12** 📜 – Ahithophel joins Absalom’s conspiracy. - **2 Samuel 15:32** 🌄 – Hushai meets David on Mount Olivet. - **2 Samuel 17:1-14** ⚔️ – The contrasting counsel of Ahithophel and Hushai. - **Psalm 41:9** 🙏 – David’s lament about betrayal by a trusted friend. - **Proverbs 11:14** 🛡️ – The importance of wise counsel. - **1 Chronicles 27:33** 👑 – Ahithophel as counselor, Hushai as David’s companion. ### **⏳ Timestamps:** 00:00 – Introduction** - Overview of Ahithophel and Hushai’s roles in David’s life. 00:38 – The Names and Hometowns** - Meaning of Ahithophel’s name: “Brother of Folly.” - Hushai’s name: “Hasty” or “Quick.” - Their origins: Ahithophel from Giloh, Hushai from Archi. 04:27 – The Role of Counselors in the Bible** - Importance of counselors in Israel’s history. - Examples from **1 Kings 12** and **2 Chronicles 22**. 09:51 – Context: David’s Flight from Jerusalem** - Absalom’s conspiracy and David’s vulnerability. 11:20 – Ahithophel’s Betrayal** - Ahithophel joins Absalom’s conspiracy. - His reputation as a trusted counselor. 15:06 – Hushai’s Loyalty** - Hushai’s emotional meeting with David. - His mission to counter Ahithophel’s counsel. 23:56 – The Battle of Counsel: 2 Samuel 17** - Ahithophel’s plan: Quick strike against David. - Hushai’s plan: Gather all Israel for a decisive battle. - Absalom chooses Hushai’s counsel, fulfilling God’s plan. 32:19 – Divine Providence** - God’s hand in frustrating Ahithophel’s counsel. - Lessons on trusting God’s plan. 34:35 – Ahithophel’s Tragic End** - Ahithophel’s suicide and parallels to Judas. 37:41 – Lessons from Ahithophel** - The danger of misplaced allegiances. - The consequences of betrayal. 41:06 – Lessons from Hushai** - Loyalty, courage, and faith in God. - Willingness to risk everything for the rightful king. 44:03 – Conclusion** - Reflections on loyalty, faith, and waiting for Christ’s return. ### **🔍 Categories:** #BibleStudy #KingDavid #Ahithophel #Hushai #2Samuel #BiblicalLessons #Faith #Loyalty #DivineProvidence #ChristianLiving **💬 Join the Discussion:** What lessons did you take away from the lives of Ahithophel and Hushai? How can we apply their stories to our walk with God today? Let us know in the comments below! **👍 If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and share it with others!** **📅 Stay tuned for more Bible talks in this series on the life of David!** ** Keywords:** Ahithophel and Hushai, King David, 2 Samuel 15-17, Bible study, biblical counselors, loyalty and betrayal, divine providence, Christian living, Bible lessons, Old Testament stories, faith in God, waiting for Christ’s return. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrQbwNMFtPY[/embedyt] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]If you would like to help us offset some of our substantial costs of providing this service and expedite the development of new features you can do so by clicking this link.

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