2 Samuel 17:1–4

Ahithophel said to Absalom, “I woulda choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. 2 I wouldb attack him while he is weary and weak. I wouldc strike him with terror, and then all the people with him will flee. I wouldd strike down only the king 3 and bring all the people back to you. The death of the man you seek will mean the return of all; all the people will be unharmed.” 4 This plan seemed good to Absalom and to all the elders of Israel.