@realjonhelms: One of the strangest prophecies in the Bible may have been fulfilled because of the revenge of a grandfather. This is the story of Ahithophel — possibly Bathsheba’s grandfather — and how he may have used Absalom and David’s concubines to publicly shame the king who destroyed his family. After David’s sin with Bathsheba, Nathan the prophet warned him: “You did it secretly, but I will do this thing before all Israel, before the sun.” — 2 Samuel 12:12 Years later, during Absalom’s rebellion, Ahithophel gave this chilling advice: “Go in to your father’s concubines…” — 2 Samuel 16:21 And Absalom did exactly that: “Absalom went in to his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.” — 2 Samuel 16:22 The rooftop where David once sinned in secret became the rooftop where his shame was exposed publicly. Was Ahithophel driven by revenge for what David did to Bathsheba and Uriah? The Bible never says it directly… but the connections are incredible. #Bible #BiblicalHistory #KingDavid #Bathsheba #Ahithophel

Sol Tha Wiz :

Forgiveness of sin does not erase the consequences

Renee’ :

I’m going to go back and read all this again bc I don’t remember the grandpa

Jedidiah skills specialist :

please scripture

Eric Hastey :

David was a man after Gods own heart. Yes he sinned but was a great in repentance also.

Cassandra :

I knew this story, but I never knew it was Bathsheba's grandfather who gave David's son that advice. The Bible is fascinating.

MiiG :

Things didn’t end too well for Ahitophel or Absalom.

davidedwards233 :

Can you imagine the first meeting between Uriah and David after they are resurrected!

Dave Lizewski :

Both Eliam and Uriah are then officially recorded side-by-side as legendary heroes of Israel. The text in 2 Samuel 23, the father and the son. The genealogy in the Bible is way more important then most people ever know.

rexfordboateng183 :

I didn't know Ahithophel is the grandfather of Bathsheba

Meka Me :

I remember this! I didn’t realize he was Bathsheba’s grandfather.

JoseGovender :

i love every story in the Bible...esp when I ask the Holy Spirit to reveal..Amazing

mochaqueen_79 :

God knows the end as well as the beginning and his words never return unto him void yet because of HIS grace and mercy which also shows the heart of David thank you for the breakdown

Mase :

Wow! I know the story but never knew it was Bathsheba’s grandfather!

Kari Malone :

I have always had trouble understanding 2 Samuel. That helps a lot! That makes me think of some parallels with Judas as well. Thanks for sharing :)

Eltiero :

II Samuel 16:23 NKJV [23] Now the advice of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if one had inquired at the oracle of God. So was all the advice of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.

tabitha_mirembe1 :

Wow.I have never understood so well the scripture like this time.May Gso bless you for this revelation.

Patty the LatinRN :

I just finished reading Samuel and I didn't not know this key detail. And I didn't catch the roof connection. Thank you!

Tessyapple :

Wow! Didn’t know it was the grandpa!

melanie b :

This is gonna be on Netflix next week. I just know it.😅

Justin Heggs :

This was a great read.😳

chaplainjackhou34 :

irabel.true :

love this story, God is just AND merciful. also, my sons name is Eliam...I get many compliments about it. he's 14

Randy's HoneyBee Kind :

I read the first part of this story this morning but haven't got to the part with the granddad.

SaltyMom :

Whaat I had no idea that hallelujah was based on actual biblical facts. Please enlighten me more!

Redeemed17x7 :

Great