2 Samuel 16:16-18

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁶ David’s friend, Hushai the Arkite, came to Absalom and told him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”

¹⁷ Absalom answered, “Why are you not loyal to your friend David? Why did you not leave Jerusalem with your friend?”

¹⁸ Hushai said, “I belong to the one that the Lord chooses. These people and the people of Israel chose you. I will stay with you.