2 Samuel 17:4

4 The word [was] right in the eyes of Absalom and in the eyes of all the elders of 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 I will come upon him while he [is] weary and {weak}. I will startle him, and all of the people who [are] with him will flee. Then I will strike down the king [while] he [is] alone.

3 Then I will return all the people to you; when all have returned, the man whom you [are] seeking [will be dead], but all the people will be safe."

4 The word [was] right in the eyes of Absalom and in the eyes of all the elders of Israel.

5 Then Absalom said, "Please call also for Hushai the Arkite, and let us hear {what he has to say} also."

6 So Hushai came to Absalom, who said to him, "Shall we do according to this word [that] Ahithophel has spoken? If not, then you tell [us]."