2Sa 17:14 | TNotes | STEP | 17:14 Ahithophel’s strategy was actually better . However, Hushai had the psychological and rhetorical advantage as well as the Lord’s purpose, so he won Absalom’s favor. • the Lord had determined to defeat: Despite early advances, Absalom’s power grab was doomed from the start.

‏ 2 Samuel 17:14

17:14 ^a Ahithophel’s strategy was actually better. However, Hushai had the psychological and rhetorical advantage as well as the Lord’s purpose, so he won Absalom’s favor.

• the Lord had determined to defeat: Despite early advances, Absalom’s power grab was doomed from the start.