4. Absalom thought it was an excellent strategy, and all the elders of Israel agreed.
5. But then Absalom said, “Call in Hushai the Arkite—let’s hear what he has to say.”
6. So Hushai came and Absalom put it to him, “This is what Ahithophel advised. Should we do it? What do you say?”
14. Absalom and all his company agreed that the counsel of Hushai the Arkite was better than the counsel of Ahithophel. (God had determined to discredit the counsel of Ahithophel so as to bring ruin on Absalom.)
21. When the coast was clear, Ahimaaz and Jonathan climbed out of the well and went on to make their report to King David, “Get up and cross the river quickly; Ahithophel has given counsel against you!”
22. David and his whole army were soon up and moving and crossed the Jordan. As morning broke there was not a single person who had not made it across the Jordan.
23. When Ahithophel realized that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his donkey and left for his hometown. After making out his will and putting his house in order, he hanged himself and died. He was buried in the family tomb.