Absalom answered, “Why are you not loyal to your friend {David}? Why did you not leave {Jerusalem} with your friend?”
Hushai said, “I belong to the person that the Lord chooses. These people and the people of Israel chose you. I will stay with you.
When Mephibosheth met the king at Jerusalem, the king said, “Mephibosheth, why didn’t you go with me {when I ran away from Jerusalem}?”
A friend loves at all times. A true brother always supports you, even in times of trouble.
Is that the way you should pay back the Lord {for all that he did for you? No!} You are stupid, foolish people. The Lord is your Father. He made you. He is your Creator. He supports you.