#282 | 2 Samuel ch.17 - Two Advisors

From The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel by R Alex Israel.

• Published: Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:10:00 GMT
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Today we discuss two advisors: Achitophel and Hushai. Achitophel seems to be the man who's views are always correct, whose perspective is always wise and insightful. However in our story Avshalom follows Hushai's counsel and rejects Achitophel. We shall propose that Achitophel has a burning personal agenda that skews his thinking.