2 Samuel 17:4

4 E este conselho agradou a Absalão, e a todos os anciãos de Israel.

2 Samuel 17:4 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 17:4

And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all elders of Israel.
] That were of the privy council; for it was a well contrived scheme to surprise David his men by night, in the condition they were in; nothing like seizing an opportunity, and making quick dispatch in executing a villainous design; only it is strange that Absalom could so easily come into a scheme to take away the life of so indulgent a father, which is only to be accounted for by his ambition; but it is stranger still that the elders of Israel should be pleased with it, and agree to and determine upon the death of a prince, who had so many years ruled them with justice and equity, clemency and mercy; and fought their battles for them, and raised their nation to such a pitch of glory it never had before.

2 Samuel 17:4 In-Context

2 Irei sobre ele, enquanto está cansado, e fraco de mãos, e o espantarei: então fugirá todo o povo que está com ele. Ferirei tão-somente o rei;

3 e farei tornar a ti todo o povo, como uma noiva � casa do seu esposo; pois é a vida dum só homem que tu buscas; assim todo o povo estará em paz.

4 E este conselho agradou a Absalão, e a todos os anciãos de Israel.

5 Disse, porém, Absalão: Chamai agora a Husai, o arquita, e ouçamos também o que ele diz.

6 Quando Husai chegou a Absalão, este lhe disse: Desta maneira falou Aitofel; faremos conforme a sua palavra? Se não, fala tu.