Cross References

2 Samuel 17:5

The Message

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

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

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

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