Berean Standard Bible
“Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David.”
Second Samuel 17 shows two pieces of advice competing for Absalom's attention. Ahithophel, whose counsel was once trusted like a word from God, urges a swift attack on the exhausted David, while Hushai, David's secret ally, offers a different plan designed to buy time.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David.
World English Bible (WEB)
Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me now choose twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David tonight.
King James Version (KJV)
Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:
American Standard Version (ASV)
Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Then Ahithophel said to Absalom, Let me take out twelve thousand men and this very night I will go after David:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
ENTONCES Achitophel dijo á Absalom: Yo escogeré ahora doce mil hombres, y me levantaré, y seguiré á David esta noche;
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Ajitofel le dijo a Absalón: ―Déjeme escoger a doce mil de los mejores hombres para salir en busca de David esta noche.
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