2 Samuel 17:1-3

Amplified Bible

Hushai’s Counsel

17 Then, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Please let me choose 12,000 men, and I will set out and pursue David tonight. ² I will ^[a]strike while he is weary and ^[b]exhausted, and terrify him; and all the people with him will flee [in terror]. Then I will attack the king alone, ³ and I will bring all the people [who follow David] back to you. ^[c]The return of everyone depends on the [death of the] man you are seeking; then all the people will be at peace [and accept you as king].”