2 Samuel 17:5

New International Version

But Absalom said, “Summon also Hushai the Arkite, so we can hear what he has to say as well.”

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Now David had been told, “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David prayed, “Lord, turn Ahithophel’s counsel into foolishness.”

This plan seemed good to Absalom and to all the elders of Israel.

When Hushai came to him, Absalom said, “Ahithophel has given this advice. Should we do what he says? If not, give us your opinion.”

He asked them, “What is your advice? How should we answer these people who say to me, ‘Lighten the yoke your father put on us’?”