2 Samuel 17:6
“When Hushai had come to Absalom, Absalom spoke to him, saying, “Ahithophel has spoken like this. Shall we do what he says? If not, speak up.””
What does 2 Samuel 17:6 mean?
Absalom is asking Hushai for his opinion on a crucial military strategy, and he's genuinely inviting disagreement. This moment reveals something important about seeking counsel: Absalom actually wants to hear if someone thinks Ahithophel's plan is flawed, even though Ahithophel was known as a brilliant advisor. In a dangerous civil war where Absalom is trying to solidify his power, this openness to a second opinion shows he knows that even wise counsel can be wrong, and that decisions affecting many lives deserve careful thought. If you're facing a tough choice yourself, this reminds us that true wisdom sometimes means staying humble enough to listen when someone respectfully says, "I see it differently," rather than just going with the first confident voice we hear.