²³ When Ahithophel realised that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his home town. He set his house in order and hanged himself.^(A) So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.

¹⁹ The angel answered him, ‘I am Gabriel,^(A) who stands in the presence of God,^(B) and I was sent to speak to you and tell you this good news.

²¹ Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary.

¹⁸ Now this man acquired a field with his unrighteous wages. He fell headfirst, his body burst open and his intestines spilled out.^(A)