16. When David’s friend Hushai the Archite came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king! ”
17. “Is this your loyalty to your friend? ” Absalom asked Hushai. “Why didn’t you go with your friend? ”
18. “Not at all,” Hushai answered Absalom. “I am on the side of the one that the Lord, the people, and all the men of Israel have chosen. I will stay with him.
19. Furthermore, whom will I serve if not his son? As I served in your father’s presence, I will also serve in yours.”
20. Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me your advice. What should we do? ”