What Can We Learn From Ahithophel? Who was he? Here’s a hint, Judas! That’s right, he was a traitor, even before Judas was one. He betrayed King David, the bible says: “In those days the advice that Ahithophel gave was considered as the word of the true God. That was how all the advice of A·hith′o·phel was esteemed, both by David and by Absalom.” 2 Samuel 16:23 Absalom was David’s 3rd son, who killed his oldest half brother for raping his full sister. The bible doesn’t say what happened to the 2nd oldest half brother, but Absalom thought he would be the next King, even though Jehovah God had not anointed him as the next King in David’s line. What did he do? He decided to overthrow his father, King David. The traitor joined Absalom Ahithophel joined the plot against David with this advise: “At that Ahithophel said to Ab′sa·lom: “Have relations with your father’s concubines, those whom he left behind to take care of the house. Then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself a stench to your father, and those who support you will be strengthened.” (22) So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and Absalom had relations with the concubines of his father before the eyes of all Israel.”2 Samuel 16:21-22 Is there anything more disrespectful? Yes, Ahithophel recommended putting a hit out on David, and begged to let him track King David down and kill him, the bible says: “A·hith′o·phel then said to Ab′sa·lom: “Please let me choose 12,000 men and rise up and chase after David tonight. (2) I will come upon him when he is weary and powerless, and I will throw him into a panic; and all the people who are with him will flee, and I will strike down only the king.” 2 Samuel 17:1, 2 Now what’s wrong with this picture? First, regardless of any reward that may have been promised, it is a tall order to kill, or even attempt to kill an anointed King of Jehovah God that represents Him on earth. Second, they thought they could get away with it, when God did not allow King Saul to harm David. Did Ahithophel’s plans to kill Jehovah God’s anointed King succeed? No! Look at his name closely, Ahithophel (A-hit-that-fail). Jehovah God hates traitors. 2 Samuel 17:23 says: “When A·hith′o·phel saw that his advice had not been acted on, he saddled a donkey and went to his house in his hometown. After he gave instructions to his household, he hanged himself.” May we never find ourselves in the position of being a traitor, especially against Jehovah God’s will. Jesus Christ will be here shortly, to deal with all the wicked. We must avoid being wicked, but we must especially avoid being treacherous! (Proverbs 2:22) Get all the facts on being loyal at jw.org.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:18:16 +0000
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