And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?
And Absalom said to Hushai, 'Is this how you show loyalty to your friend? Why didn't you go with your friend?'
Absalom is questioning Hushai's loyalty, asking why he didn't leave Jerusalem with King David when David fled from Absalom's rebellion.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David is fleeing Jerusalem after his son Absalom has launched a rebellion to seize the throne, creating a time of political upheaval and family betrayal. Hushai, a trusted advisor and friend to David, stays behind and pretends to align with Absalom to secretly protect David and gather intelligence. This verse occurs during Absalom's questioning of Hushai, highlighting the tension of loyalty in a divided kingdom.
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