The Lord had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the Lord might bring evil upon Absalom. 2 Samuel 17:14. Ahithophel urged upon Absalom the necessity of immediate action against David…. This plan was approved
Superficial Beauty
But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. Psalm 3:3. With the memory ever before him of his own transgression of the law of God, David seemed morally paralyzed; he