2 Samuel 16:20

Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 15:12 Historical context

2 Samuel 15:12 shows Ahithophel, David's counselor, joining Absalom's conspiracy — providing background for his advice here.

Psalm 2:2 Allusion

Psalm 2:2 describes rulers taking counsel against the Lord's anointed — exactly what Absalom is doing here against David.

Psalm 37:12 Related theme

Psalm 37:12 says the wicked plot against the righteous — Absalom's counsel against David perfectly fits this.

Proverbs 21:30 Related theme

Proverbs 21:30 declares no counsel can prevail against the Lord — Absalom's counsel against David's God will ultimately fail.

Isaiah 8:10 Related theme

Isaiah 8:10 promises that counsel taken against God's people will come to nothing — Absalom's plotting will fail.

Isaiah 29:15 Related theme

Isaiah 29:15 pronounces woe on those who hide their counsel from the Lord — Absalom's secret scheming is exposed.