2 Samuel 16:23The 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 setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. David has fled the capital. His most trusted counselor Ahithophel has joined his son Absalom's coup. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: documenting heartbreak with historical perspective
The original word
etsah (עֵצָה) — counsel, advice given with authority and wisdom
Why it matters
Ahithophel was likely Bathsheba's grandfather, making this betrayal personal revenge
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 16:23
This verse is explaining WHY everyone trusted Ahithophel - his advice was legendary
Common misconceptionPeople think this verse praises Ahithophel, but it's actually explaining how devastating his betrayal was - imagine your most trusted advisor switching sides.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Samuel 16:23
Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 16:23 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 16:23 comes from the book of 2 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include wisdom, counsel. Notable phrases: as if inquired at the oracle of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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