2 Samuel 17:5

Good News Translation

Absalom said, “Now call Hushai, and let us hear what he has to say.”

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When David was told that Ahithophel had joined Absalom's rebellion, he prayed, “Please, Lord, turn Ahithophel's advice into nonsense!”

This seemed like good advice to Absalom and all the Israelite leaders.

When Hushai arrived, Absalom said to him, “This is the advice that Ahithophel has given us; shall we follow it? If not, you tell us what to do.”

“What do you advise me to do?” he asked. “What shall I say to the people who are asking me to make their burdens lighter?”