Joe: Alright, Bible expert, whatcha got for us in 2 Samuel 17?

Expert: Ah, 2 Samuel 17. This chapter is about Ahithophel, a counsel for King David, who gives some bad advice to Absalom, David's son who is trying to overthrow him.

Joe: Wait, what? David's own son is trying to overthrow him? That's messed up.

Expert: Yeah, it's pretty messed up. But it gets worse. Ahithophel tells Absalom to attack David's forces while they are still in the city, and then he gives a plan for how to do it.

Joe: Whoa, that's bold.

Expert: It sure is. But David had a few people on his side, like Hushai and Zadok, who convinced Absalom to ignore Ahithophel's advice. Instead, Absalom decides to pursue David and his forces into the wilderness.

Joe: That's a risky move.

Expert: It sure is. But it ends up being the better option because David's forces are able to escape and Absalom's forces are defeated.

Joe: So Ahithophel's advice was bad, huh?

Expert: Yes, it was. And after Absalom's defeat, Ahithophel commits suicide.

Joe: Wow. That's a pretty tragic ending.

Expert: Yes, it is. But it's a reminder of how important it is to get the right advice when making important decisions.