John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 6. And when Hushai was come to Absalom , etc.] Into the council chamber, very probably: Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner ; and then related the counsel he had given as before: shall we do [after] his saying ? is it right to proceed on this scheme, and carry it into execution? if not, speak thou ; thy mind freely, without any reserve, or fear of giving any offence.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-21 - Here was a wonderful effect of Divine Providence blinding Absalom' mind and influencing his heart, that he could not rest in Ahithophel' counsel, and that he should desire Hushai's advice. But there is n contending with that God who can arm a man against himself, and destro him by his own mistakes and passions. Ahithophel's former counsel wa followed, for God intended to correct David; but his latter counsel wa not followed, for God meant not to destroy him. He can overrule all counsels. Whatever wisdom or help any man employs or affords, the success is from God alone, who will not let his people perish.
Original Hebrew ויבא935 חושׁי2365 אל413 אבשׁלום53 ויאמר559 אבשׁלום53 אליו413 לאמר559 כדבר1697 הזה2088 דבר1696 אחיתפל302 הנעשׂה6213 את853 דברו1697 אם518 אין369 אתה859 דבר׃1696
