2 Samuel 16:18

New American Bible - revised edition

Hushai replied to Absalom: “On the contrary, I am his whom the Lord and all this people and all Israel have chosen, and with him I will stay.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:17

But Absalom asked Hushai: “Is this your devotion to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?”

2 Samuel 16:19

Furthermore, as I was in attendance upon your father, so will I be before you. Whom should I serve, if not his son?”

1 Samuel 16:13

Then Samuel, with the horn of oil in hand, anointed him in the midst of his brothers, and from that day on, the spirit of the Lord rushed upon David. Then Samuel set out for Ramah. David Wins Saul’s Approval.