2 Samuel 17:6-8

Revised Geneva Translation

⁶ So, when Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom spoke to him, saying, “Ahithophel has spoken this. Shall we do as he says, or not? Tell me.”

⁷ Hushai then answered Absalom, “The counsel that Ahithophel has given is not good at this time.

⁸ “For,” said Hushai, “you know your father and his men, that they are strong men and bitter, as a bear robbed of her cubs in the field. Also, your father is a valiant warrior and will not lodge with the people.