21 Now it came to pass, after they had departed, that they came up out of the well and went and told King David, and said to David, (A)“Arise and cross over the water quickly. For thus has Ahithophel advised against you.” 22 So David and all the people who were with him arose and crossed over the Jordan. By morning light not one of them was left who had not gone over the Jordan.

23 Now when Ahithophel saw that his advice was not followed, he saddled a donkey, and arose and went home to (B)his house, to his city. Then he [a]put his (C)household in order, and (D)hanged himself, and died; and he was buried in his father’s tomb.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 17:23 Lit. gave charge concerning his house

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