Holy Scripture

2 Samuel 15:31

A church father on this verse
“Thus, then, the Lord knew how to bring to nothing the counsels of nations. We learned in the time of Ahithophel how he cast away the counsels of the princes, when David prayed, saying, "Infatuate the counsel of Ahithophel." Therefore, when you hear someone making great threats and announcing that he will bring upon yo…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — HOMILIES ON THE PSALMS 32.6

Source: Septuagint

Original

31And it was reported to David, saying, Ahithophel also is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O Lord my God, disconcert, I pray thee, the counsel of Ahithophel.

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In context

29So Zadok and Abiathar brought back the ark of the Lord to Jerusalem, and it continued there.

30And David went up by the ascent of the mount of Olives, ascending and weeping, and had his head covered, and went barefooted: and all the people that were with him covered every man his head; and they went up, ascending and weeping.

— 2 Samuel 15:31 —

32And David came as far as Ros, where he worshiped God: and behold, Hushai the chief friend of David came out to meet him, having rent his garment, and earth was upon his head.

33And David said to him, If thou shouldest go over with me, then wilt thou be a burden to me;

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