2 Samuel 16:17-19

Living Bible

¹⁷ “Is this the way to treat your friend David?” Absalom asked him. “Why aren’t you with him?”

¹⁸ “Because I work for the man who is chosen by the Lord and by Israel,” Hushai replied. ¹⁹ “And anyway, why shouldn’t I? I helped your father and now I will help you!”