2 Samuel 17:1-3

Complete Jewish Bible

17 Achitofel said to Avshalom, “Let me now choose 12,000 men, and I will pursue David tonight. ² I’ll fall on him unexpectedly when he’s tired and powerless. I’ll frighten him, all the people with him will flee, and I’ll attack only the king. ³ Then I will bring back to you all the people; and when they have all returned, except the one you are seeking, all the people will be at peace.”