Absalom asked, “Why are you not loyal to your friend David? Why didn’t you leave Jerusalem with your friend?”
Hushai said, “I belong to the one chosen by the Lord and by these people and everyone in Israel. I will stay with you.
When Mephibosheth came from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him, “Mephibosheth, why didn’t you go with me?”
A friend loves you all the time, and a brother helps in time of trouble.
Some friends may ruin you, but a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.
This is not the way to repay the Lord, you foolish and unwise people. He is your Father and Maker, who made you and formed you.