- What is the time in your life when you were most discouraged? Who or what let you down?
- Why do you suppose Ahithophel put his household in order before hanging himself?
- Have you ever had someone close to you take their own life? How did it make you feel?
- Why do you think Ahithophel was so discouraged when Absalom decided to reject his advice?
- Do you think there would have been any way for Ahithophel to patch things up with David?