And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father’s presence, so will I be in thy presence.
And besides, who should I serve? Shouldn't I serve in the presence of his son? Just as I served in your father's presence, so I will serve in your presence.
Hushai is cleverly telling Absalom that he should serve the king's son (meaning Absalom himself), while secretly remaining loyal to David.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David is fleeing Jerusalem during his son Absalom's rebellion, as Absalom seeks to usurp the throne and has gained support from some of David's former allies. Hushai, a loyal advisor to David, pretends to switch his allegiance to Absalom in order to secretly undermine the rebel plans and protect David's interests. This verse reflects Hushai's strategic deception to maintain his cover and serve David's cause.
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