2 Samuel 16:23

Now in those days the counsel that Ahithophel gave was as if one consulted the word of God ; so was all the counsel of Ahithophel esteemed, both by David and by Absalom .

Now in those days the advice Ahithophel gave was like that of one who inquires of God. That was how both David and Absalom regarded all of Ahithophel`s advice.

And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God : so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom. 2 Samuel 15 Books 2 Samuel 17