22. The death of Ahithopehl ( 2Samuel 17:1 – 29)

Amid the frustrating moments, the Lord helped David escape the imminent threat from Absalom.

πŸ‘‰ Read 2Samuel 17:1 - 29


Q1. (1–3) What was Ahithophel’s tactics?

To make a swift and secret attack, targeting David alone to kill him.


Q2. (7–14) What do you think caused Absalom to follow Husai’s tactics? (Three. 8–10 & 12–13, 11, 14)

Absalom feared the risk of failure in his operation.

Husai’s plan appealed to Absalom’s prideful heart.(11)

The Lord had determined to bring disaster upon Absalom.


God does not always bring judgment immediately but often waits until the wicked stumble through their own sinfulness. Their pride, fear, and corruption lead them to make fatal mistakes, and in His perfect timing, the Lord lets them fall.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. (Prov 16:18)




Q3. (15–19) How did Jonathan and Ahimaaz escape from Absalom’s scouts?

The woman of Bahurim hid them in a well in her house.

Her deliberate concealment resembles Rahab hiding the spies, showing again that the Lord protects David even in the midst of the Lord’s discipline. (19)

Verses 21–22 move at a rapid pace, emphasizing how quickly David was able to escape from danger with the Lord’s help.



Q4. (24–29) This passage shows a turning point in the plot. (    ) realized Absalom’s rebellion would not succeed as long as his advice was ignored and hanged himself. (   ), (   ), and (    ) brought food for David and his men when they were (   ) and (    ).

This passage shows a turning point in the plot. (Ahithophel) realized Absalom’s rebellion would not succeed as long as his advice was ignored and hanged himself. (Shobi), (Makir), and (Barzillai) brought food for David and his men when they were (hungry) and (thirsty).


The death of Absalom’s chief counselor—who had proposed a lethal tactic—and the timely provision from these men marked a green light in David’s plight. It was the grace of God.



We learn two key truths from this passage: The Lord protects His children even amid discipline, and the wicked stumble because of their own sin—such as pride and fear—while the Lord allows them to fall by withholding His help.


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