2 SAMUEL 17
1 Outline
2 Samuel 17
A FOILED PLAN
God will work in many ways to save his children. King
David was in grave danger because Absalom rebelled against his father and took
over the Kingdom. David was forced to flee.
In order to protect himself against the new regime, David sent his
friend Hushai back to
A SMART TACTICIAN – Vss. 1-4
Ahithophel’s plan to destroy just David would have
worked.
A SMOOTH TALKER – Vss. 5-14
Hushai used more words than Ahithophel and caused Absalom as a mighty conqueror who
could have a great military victory over his Father. A gathering of an army would give David a
chance to escape and to regroup. He
managed to convince Absalom that his plan was better than Ahithophel’s.
A SECRET TRANSMISSION – Vss. 15-21
Absalom’s plans were communicated secretly to
David.
A SPEEDY TRIP – Vs. 22
David made a hasty retreat based on the information
given.
A SAD TERMINATION – Vs 23
Ahithophel went home and hung himself. I believe he knew that David would eventually
win because his plan was not followed.
A SUPPLIED TROOP – Vss. 27-29
Sympathetic men provided for the needs of David’s
family and followers.