Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Now the advice Ahithophel gave in those days was like someone asking about a word from God
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New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
A Conservative Version
And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if a man inquired at the oracle of God; so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
American Standard Version
And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if a man inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
Amplified
The advice of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if a man had consulted the word of God; that is how all Ahithophel’s counsel was regarded by both David and Absalom.
Bible in Basic English
In those days the opinions of Ahithophel were valued as highly as if through him a man might get direction from God; so were they valued by David as much as by Absalom.
Darby Translation
And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had inquired of the word of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
Julia Smith Translation
And the counsel of Ahithophel which he counseled in those days, according as it will be asked in the word of God: thus all the counsel of Ahithophel also to David also to Absalom.
King James 2000
And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counseled in those days, was as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The counsel that Ahithophel gave in those days [was] regarded as when a man inquired of the word of God, so all the counsel of Ahithophel [was esteemed] both by David and by Absalom.
Modern King James verseion
And the advice of Ahithophel, which he advised in those days, was as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God. So was all the advice of Ahithophel, both with David and with Absalom.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the counsel of Ahithophel which he counseled in those days, was as a man had asked counsel of God: even so was all the counsel of Ahithophel, both unto David and also unto Absalom.
NET Bible
In those days Ahithophel's advice was considered as valuable as a prophetic revelation. Both David and Absalom highly regarded the advice of Ahithophel.
New Heart English Bible
The counsel of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if a man inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, the counsel of Ahithophel which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God, - so, was all the counsel of Ahithophel, both to David, and also to Absolom.
Webster
And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counseled in those days, was as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
World English Bible
The counsel of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if a man inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the counsel of Ahithophel which he counselled in those days is as when one inquireth at the word of God; so is all the counsel of Ahithophel both to David and to Absalom.
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References
Word Count of 19 Translations in 2 Samuel 16:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ahithophel's Advice
22
So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.
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Cross References
2 Samuel 15:12
While he was offering the sacrifices, Absalom sent for David’s adviser Ahithophel the Gilonite,
2 Samuel 17:14
Since the Lord had decreed
2 Samuel 17:23
When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He set his affairs in order
Numbers 27:21
He will stand before Eleazar who will consult the Lord for him with the decision of the Urim.
1 Samuel 30:8
and David asked the Lord:
The Lord replied to him, “Pursue them, for you will certainly overtake them and rescue the people.”
Job 5:12
so that they
Job 28:28
“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.”
Psalm 19:7
renewing one’s life;
the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise.
Psalm 28:2
when I cry to You for help,
when I lift up my hands
toward Your holy sanctuary.
Ecclesiastes 10:1
so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
Jeremiah 4:22
they do not know Me.
They are foolish children,
without understanding.
They are skilled in doing what is evil,
but they do not know how to do what is good.”
Jeremiah 8:9
they will be dismayed and snared.
They have rejected the word of the Lord,
so what wisdom do they really have?
Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus said,
Luke 16:8
Romans 1:22
Claiming to be wise, they became fools
1 Corinthians 3:19-20
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness
James 3:13-18
Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.
1 Peter 4:11
If anyone speaks, it should be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, it should be from the strength God provides,