2 Samuel 17:5

The Message

But then Absalom said, “Call in Hushai the Arkite—let’s hear what he has to say.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

David was told, “Ahithophel has joined the conspirators with Absalom.” He prayed, “Oh, God—turn Ahithophel’s counsel to foolishness.”

2 Samuel 17:4

Absalom thought it was an excellent strategy, and all the elders of Israel agreed.

2 Samuel 17:6

So Hushai came and Absalom put it to him, “This is what Ahithophel advised. Should we do it? What do you say?”