2 Samuel 17:4-6

New English Translation

⁴ This seemed like a good idea to Absalom and to all the leaders^[a] of Israel. ⁵ But Absalom said, “Call for^[b] Hushai the Arkite, and let’s hear what he has to say.”^{[c] 6} So Hushai came to Absalom. Absalom said to him, “Here is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow his advice? If not, what would you recommend?”