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 saith.”

⁶ And when Hushai had come to Absalom, Absalom spoke unto him, saying, “Ahithophel hath spoken in this manner. Shall we do according to his word? If not, speak thou.”