228 BATTLES OF THE BIBLE.

Ahithophel gave the wisest advice, yet the advice of
Hushai was followed, because it pleased the Lord to
defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel,—What may we
learn from this ?

What are we taught by the miserable end of Ahitho-
phel ?

When Joab had represented to David that he had
acted unwisely, the king altered his conduct,—What
does his example teach us ? :

David thought it wrong to put Shimei to death,
therefore he considered Abishai his enemy for advising
it,—What may we learn from this ?