2 Samuel 16:18

God's Word

Hushai answered Absalom, “No, I want to be with the one whom the Lord, these people, and all Israel have chosen. I will be his ⌞friend⌟ and stay with him.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:17

“Is that how loyal you are to your friend?” Absalom asked Hushai. “Why didn’t you go with him?”

2 Samuel 16:19

And besides, whom should I serve? Shouldn’t it be his son? As I served your father, so I’ll serve you.”

1 Samuel 16:13

Samuel took the flask of olive oil and anointed David in the presence of his brothers. The Lord’s Spirit came over David and stayed with him from that day on. Then Samuel left for Ramah.