”Meanwhile Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem; and Ahithophel was with him. And so it was, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” So Absalom said to Hushai, “Is this your loyalty to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?” And Hushai said to Absalom, “No, but whom the Lord and this people and all the men of Israel choose, his I will be, and with him I will remain. Furthermore, whom should I serve? Should I not serve in the presence of his son? As I have served in your father’s presence, so will I be in your presence.”“ II Samuel 16:15-19 NKJV
a. When Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom: Hushai wanted to leave with David and support him (2 Samuel 15:32-34). David thought it was better to send Hushai back to Absalom, to both spy on Absalom and to give him bad advice.
i. The bad advice from Hushai was thought necessary because Ahithophel was with Absalom. Ahithophel was famous for his wise counsel, and David wanted someone on the inside of Absalom’s leadership who might frustrate Ahithophel’s counsel.
b. As I have served in your father’s presence, so will I be in your presence: Hushai lied to Absalom, concealing his motives – like any good spy hides his or her true intentions. (Guzik)
Spy Wednesday!
Like a good spy Judas Iscariot hides his true intentions and betrays Jesus by disclosing His location in the garden of Gethsemane to the high priest for 30 pieces of silver as it was prophesied and written: ”Even my own familiar friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread, Has lifted up his heel against me.“ Psalms 41:9 NKJV
We just finished watching Season 5 of the The Chosen on Amazon Prime and it ended with Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss! Even though we know the outcome, it left us wanting to see more of the series! We can’t wait for Season 6!
Have you ever had someone whom you thought was a close friend, act like a good spy by hiding his or her true intentions, betraying your trust and friendship?
Blessings
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