So David’s friend Hushai arrived in the city, just as Absalom was entering Jerusalem.
But Absalom said, “Call for Hushai the Arkite, and let’s hear what he has to say.”
Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king.
Ahithophel was the king’s adviser; Hushai the Arkite was the king’s confidant.
The southern border extended from Bethel to Luz, and crossed to Arkite territory at Ataroth.