KJV ORIGINAL
Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Hushai spoke to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, saying, 'Here's what Ahithophel advised Absalom and the leaders of Israel, and here's the different advice I gave them.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Hushai is reporting to David's loyal priests about the conflicting military advice given to Absalom's rebellion.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David. Hushai was David's friend who stayed behind in Jerusalem as a spy to counter the wise counsel of Ahithophel, David's former advisor who had joined Absalom. Zadok and Abiathar were priests loyal to David who served as a communication network.
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