14 The king, and all the people who were with him, came weary; and he refreshed himself there.
15 Absalom, and all the people, the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.
16 It happened, when Hushai the Archite, David`s friend, was come to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, [Long] live the king, [Long] live the king.
17 Absalom said to Hushai, Is this your kindness to your friend? Why didn`t you go with your friend?
18 Hushai said to Absalom, No; but whom Yahweh, and this people, and all the men of Israel have chosen, his will I be, and with him will I abide.
19 Again, whom should I serve? Shouldn`t I serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in your father`s presence, so will I be in your presence.
20 Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give your counsel what we shall do.
