In chapter 17, what advice did Ahithophel give Absalom? Give me 12,000 men, and I will successfully attack David right now while he and his army are too tired to fight
What advice did Hushai give? There is safety in numbers, so gather everyone to fight for you and lead the battle yourself
Whose advice did Absalom follow? Hushai’s advice
Who influenced this decision? The Lord
What did Ahithophel do when his advice was not followed? Set his house in order and hanged himself
Who were David’s three military leaders against Absalom? Joab, Abishai, and Ittai
What command did he give his army? Do not harm Absalom
How did Absalom get killed? He got caught by his hair in a tree and was hanging there; then Joab threw three spears through his heart
Who killed him? Joab
Who wanted to tell David the good news? Ahimaaz son of Zadok
Who did Joab send? a Cushite
What did Ahimaaz say and not say? He said the Lord had delivered up David’s enemies; he did not say what happened to Absalom
What did Joab’s messenger say? That Absalom was dead (in an indirect way)
What was David’s reaction? He mourned greatly over Absalom’s death
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