Friend of who counters 's counsel during Absalom's revolt.
friend of David·3 Bible books·5 chapters·13 verse appearances
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Archite called the friend of , whom David sends back to during 's revolt to feign loyalty and defeat the counsel of . At the critical moment he persuades Absalom to delay pursuit and gather all Israel for a single decisive battle, then sends word through the priests and so David can cross the . The text comments that the LORD had ordained the defeat of Ahithophel's counsel in order to bring disaster on Absalom.
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