2. And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will strike the king only:
3. And I will bring back all the people unto you: only the man whom you seek will be struck: so all the people shall be in peace.
4. And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.
5. Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he says.