2 Samuel 16:18

New International Reader's Version

Hushai said to Absalom, “Why should I? You are the one the Lord has chosen. These people and all the men of Israel have also chosen you. I want to be on your side. I want to stay with you.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:17

Absalom said to Hushai, “So this is the way you show love to your friend? If he’s your friend, why didn’t you go with him?”

2 Samuel 16:19

After all, who else should I serve? Shouldn’t I serve the king’s son? I will serve you, just as I served your father.”

1 Samuel 16:13

So Samuel got the animal horn that was filled with olive oil. He anointed David in front of his brothers. From that day on, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully on David. Samuel went back to Ramah.