APRIL 17, 2 Samuel 17:7-16

Hushai was a good loyal friend of King David who returned to Jerusalem to defeat the counsel of Ahithophel. Ahithophel was among the conspirators who plotted against David and took side with Absalom. Thus Hushai was planted in the enemy’s palace to help David.

This shrewd move of David was wise. True enough, when Ahithophel advised Absalom to attack that very night, Hushai shot the idea down and said that it was better to gather all Israel and attack David later. God was with David as Absalom preferred Hushai’s idea to Ahithophel’s. This inside information was then passed on to David through the sons of Zadok and Abiathar the priests. In this way, David and his entourage crossed the river Jordan safely to escape to the other side.

What do you think are the right answers?

1. Who betrayed David? ____________

2. Who was the spy? ____________

3. Whose advice was accepted by Absalom? ____________

4. Who were the two messengers? ____________

5. Whose sons were they? ____________

Thought: God can control even kings.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thou art great and greatly to be praised. I am reminded today that You are above all kings and governments. Help me therefore to trust in You for the things in my life, both big and small. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen