I will come on him while he is weary and exhausted, and will make him afraid. All the people who are with him will flee. I will strike the king only,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
2 Samuel 17:2 in context
2 Samuel 17:1–5
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Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me now choose twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David tonight.
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I will come on him while he is weary and exhausted, and will make him afraid. All the people who are with him will flee. I will strike the king only,
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and I will bring back all the people to you. The man whom you seek is as if all returned. All the people shall be in peace.”
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The saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.
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Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let’s hear likewise what he says.”
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