2 Samuel 17:1

Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 16:11 Historical context

2 Samuel 16:11 has David acknowledging his son seeks his life, directly relating to Ahithophel's plan to kill David for Absalom.

In 2 Samuel 18:5, David commands his men to deal gently with Absalom, contrasting Ahithophel's counsel to pursue and kill David.

2 Samuel 15:28 Historical context

2 Samuel 15:28 records David waiting in the wilderness, while Ahithophel here plans to pursue him—same rebellion narrative.

Psalm 3:3-5 shows David sleeping safely despite Absalom's rebellion, directly contrasting Ahithophel's night attack plan.

Psalm 4:8 Contrast

Psalm 4:8 has David sleeping in peace because the Lord keeps him safe, contrasting the night pursuit Ahithophel proposes.

Isaiah 59:7 Parallel

Isaiah 59:7 describes those who run to evil and shed innocent blood, mirroring Ahithophel's hasty plan to kill David.

Proverbs 4:16 says evildoers cannot rest until they cause harm — Ahithophel's urgent attack plan fits.

Proverbs 1:16 describes the wicked rushing to shed blood — Ahithophel's plan to pursue David does exactly that.

Psalm 71:10 Parallel

Psalm 71:10 says enemies consult together to take David's life, exactly what Ahithophel does with Absalom here.

Proverbs 12:6 says the wicked's words lie in wait for blood—exactly describing Ahithophel's murderous advice against David.

Psalm 71:4 Parallel

Psalm 71:4 asks rescue from the wicked and unjust, whom Ahithophel embodies in this plot to kill David.

Psalm 55:9 Parallel

Psalm 55:9 prays for God to divide enemies' tongues, answered when Ahithophel's counsel is rejected in favor of Hushai's.

Psalm 43:1 Parallel

Psalm 43:1 is David's plea for deliverance from deceitful enemies, like Ahithophel who gave treacherous counsel.

Psalm 38:12 Parallel

Psalm 38:12 depicts those laying snares and plotting harm against David, echoing Ahithophel's plan to attack that night.

Psalm 31:13 Parallel

Psalm 31:13 describes enemies scheming together to take David's life, directly reflecting Ahithophel's conspiracy with Absalom.

Psalm 109:2-4 laments enemies who fight without cause, reflecting David's situation with Ahithophel's betrayal and plotting.

Psalm 109:16 describes the wicked who persecute the poor to death—mirroring Ahithophel's intent to destroy David without mercy.

Psalm 118:13 recalls being pushed hard and nearly falling—echoing the threat Ahithophel posed to David, who was later delivered.

Psalm 119:95 speaks of the wicked waiting to destroy—a direct parallel to Ahithophel lying in wait to attack David.

James 3:6 Parallel

James 3:6 describes the tongue as a fire—Ahithophel's deadly advice exemplifies destructive words that set events ablaze.

Isaiah 59:8 Parallel

Isaiah 59:8 says the way of peace they do not know; Ahithophel's violent pursuit fits this description of wickedness.