⁵ Nevertheless, Absalom said, “Now call ^(A)Hushai the Archite also, and let’s hear what ^[a]he has to say.” ⁶ When Hushai had come to Absalom, Absalom said to ^[b]him, “Ahithophel has ^[c]proposed this plan. Should we ^[d]carry out his plan? If not, say so yourself.”