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2 Samuel 16:19-21
International Standard Version
2 Samuel 16:19-21
International Standard Version
19 Besides, who else should I be serving? Why not the son? The same way I served your father, I’ll serve you.”[a]
Ahithophel Counsels Absalom
20 So Absalom asked Ahithophel, “What’s your advice? What should we do?”
21 Ahithophel responded, “Go inside and have sex with your father’s mistresses[b], whom he left to keep the palace in order. Then everyone in Israel will hear how your father has come to hate you and everyone who has joined you will be emboldened to act.”
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- 2 Samuel 16:19 Lit served in your father’s presence, I’ll serve in your presence
- 2 Samuel 16:21 Or concubines; i.e. secondary wives
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