Hushai, David’s friend, arrived at the same time Absalom was entering Jerusalem.
But then Absalom said, “Call in Hushai the Arkite—let’s hear what he has to say.”
Ahithophel was the king’s counselor; Hushai the Arkite was the king’s friend. Ahithophel was later replaced by Jehoiada son of Benaiah and by Abiathar. Joab was commander of the king’s army.