2 Samuel 16:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But Absalom asked Hushai, “Is this how you show loyalty to your friend David? Why didn't you go with him?”

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After they had gone back to Jerusalem, Mephibosheth came to see David, who asked him, “Why didn't you go with me?”

Some friends don't help, but a true friend is closer than your own family.

A friend is always a friend, and relatives are born to share our troubles.

Israel, the LORD is your Father, the one who created you, but you repaid him by being foolish.

Hushai answered, “The LORD and the people of Israel have chosen you to be king. I can't leave. I have to stay and serve the one they've chosen.