“Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.”
2 Samuel 17:5 (BSB)
Context Reading
3and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” 4This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel. 5Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.” 6So Hushai came to Absalom, who told him, “Ahithophel has spoken this proposal. Should we carry it out? If not, what do you say?” 7Hushai replied, “This time the advice of Ahithophel is not sound.”