| Overview - 2 Samuel 17 | |
| 1 | Ahithophel's counsel is overthrown by Hushai's, according to God's appointment. |
| 15 | Secret intelligence is sent unto David. |
| 23 | Ahithophel hangs himself. |
| 25 | Amasa is made captain. |
| 27 | David at Mahanaim is furnished with provisions. |
2 Samuel 17:9 (King James Version)
Behold, he is hid now in some pit, or in some other place: and it will come to pass, when some of them be overthrown at the first, that whosoever heareth it will say, There is a slaughter among the people that follow Absalom.