And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do after his saying? if not; speak thou.
When Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom said to him, 'Ahithophel has given us this advice: should we follow what he says? If not, tell us what you think.'
Absalom is asking Hushai for his opinion on whether to follow Ahithophel's military advice, not knowing that Hushai is secretly loyal to King David.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, Absalom had led a rebellion against his father, King David, and taken control of Jerusalem, forcing David to flee. Ahithophel, who was once a trusted advisor to David, had switched allegiance to Absalom and proposed a plan to pursue and defeat David. Absalom is now seeking Hushai's input on that plan, not realizing that Hushai is secretly loyal to David and working to undermine Absalom's efforts.
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